Blueberry & elderflower mules

Elderflower syrup and ginger beer give this cocktail a decidedly vintage vibe; serve it in glass jars with pretty paper straws for a touch of whimsy

Makes: 2

Ingredients:

250g fresh blueberries

250ml (1 cup) blueberry juice

30ml (2 tbsp) elderflower syrup

100ml vodka

Sprigs of fresh mint

Crushed ice

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Ginger beer

Elderflower sprigs, to garnish (optional)

Method:

1) Fill the compartments of an ice tray with blueberries, top up with water and freeze overnight.

2) Fill 2 tall glasses or glass jars with the blueberry ice cubes. Place the blueberry juice, elderflower syrup and vodka in a cocktail shaker with a few sprigs of mint and some crushed ice and shake well.

3) Pour cocktail mix over the ice cubes, top up with ginger beer and garnish with elderflower sprigs.