Preparation: Start by preparing your ingredients. Wash the blueberries and mint leaves thoroughly. Have your lemon juice and simple syrup ready.

Mixing:

1. In a cocktail shaker, add:
   • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
   • 6-8 mint leaves
   • 1 oz simple syrup
   • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
2. Use a muddler to smash the blueberries and mint leaves, releasing their flavors.
3. Add:
   • 2 oz vodka
   • Ice
4. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well-chilled and mixed.

Serving: 5. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.

6. Top off with club soda and stir gently to combine.

Garnishing: 7. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few blueberries.

Enjoying: 8. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of your Blueberry Vodka Smash.