Jul 13 2026
Restaurants540 NorthTrick Pony Recipe

Trick Pony Recipe

Inspired by 540 North
Time20m
Serves1

wild blueberry switchel, vodka, ginger beer

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Ingredients

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Switchel Base

Method

Preparing the Switchel

  1. 1

    Make the Wild Blueberry Switchel

    In a blender, combine wild blueberries, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and water. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a container, discarding the solids. Refrigerate until chilled.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of the chilled wild blueberry switchel, vodka, and fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.

  2. 3

    Serve

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy your Trick Pony!

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