With blueberries, mint and Hangar 1 Straight Vodka, the Fresh Picked Freedom cocktail from spirits expert Jason Hedges is the perfect end-of-summer drink. Mix it up to add a little patriotic flair to your holiday BBQ or just toss it together poolside for a quick and easy refresher.

Fresh Picked Freedom

Jason Hedges

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Fresh Picked Freedom, a vibrant cocktail that blends the smoothness of Hangar 1 Straight Vodka with the brightness of fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Bursting with fresh blueberries and complemented by the aromatic notes of mint, this cocktail is finished with a splash of club soda, offering a delightful and invigorating drink perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Aperitif

Cuisine American

Servings cocktail

Calories

Ingredients

50 ml Hangar 1 Straight Vodka
20 ml lemon juice , fresh
20 ml simple syrup
Club soda , to finish
2 handfuls blueberries
6 mint leaves , fresh, plus more to garnish

Instructions

ADD lemon juice, simple syrup, 1 handful of blueberries and 6 mint leaves to a cocktail shaker.
MUDDLE all ingredients.
ADD Hangar 1 Straight Vodka and ice.
SHAKE and strain into an ice-filled mason jar.
TOP with club soda and garnish with a handful of blueberries and mint. Serve.

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Notes

Estimated Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: ~130 kcal
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: ~5mg
Potassium: ~40mg
Total Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Sugars: ~8g
Protein: 0g

Keyword Citrusy, Fruity, Refreshing

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Jason Hedges is a New York based wine and spirits professional. After previously working as a sommelier and spirits specialist at Gotham Bar and Grill, he now heads up the bar program there; he is also a partner at Bar IQ, a full service consulting firm providing beverage solutions for the bar and restaurant industry. Additionally, he teaches a course at the International Culinary Center on wine, beer, distilled spirits and mixology and is a judge on the Ultimate Beverage Challenge’s wine panel; he also sits on the tasting panel for Wine and Spirits Magazine. Jason is a Court of Master Sommelier’s Certified Sommelier, and has also successfully completed the coveted Beverage Alcohol Resource’s intensive course and is certified with distinction.

Fresh Picked Freedom