Rummaging around in my mom’s fridge can yield some interesting things that I don’t usually buy when planning a dinner party – like Just Blueberry juice.

Which I promptly mixed with whiskey and discovered that the powerful flavor of the juice melds really surprisingly well with the strong flavor of the bourbon. I added a little maple syrup to sweeten it up, and WOW. Gorgeous drink! And so easy.

I can’t wait to make this for a dinner party that’s blue- or purple-themed! It’s so simple that I can stir up a pitcher of them before guests arrive in about a minute, and it’s strong enough to satisfy those who like that sort of thing while sweet enough to satisfy those with a sweet tooth.

A Blueberry Bourbon Cocktail as easy as 1-2-3

• one part maple syrup
• two parts bourbon or whiskey
• three parts pure blueberry juice

Mix thoroughly by either shaking or stirring with ice. Pour and garnish with floating blueberries to make it look pretty.