The Lyberry

1 1/2 oz lychee-infused vodka*
3/4 oz Cointreau
1 oz cranberry juice
1/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup blueberries
Muddle blueberries into the bottom of a shaker. Combine the rest of the ingredients, add ice and shake well.

As a librarianette, I HATE it when people use the word 'liberry' in reference to the building in which I work. (These are usually the same kooks who think "liberrians" get paid to read books and shush people.) With this drink, I am taking the word back and turning it into something that can only be described as wonderful. How refreshing!

*How to infuse the vodka:
Start with a medium- to high-quality vodka. The Kirkland brand from Costco is surprisingly good and you can get a toddler-sized bottle for a good price. Fill a 12 or 16 oz Ball jar halfway with peeled lychee--or other Asian fruit--and pour to cover with vodka. Store in a cool, dark place for two weeks. Remove fruit and store vodka in freezer.

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