Gelatin Free Blueberry Mint Cooler

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(13)

Bursting with deep purple color and the bright, cooling kick of fresh mint, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand on a warm afternoon. The homemade blueberry-mint syrup comes together in just one small saucepan — blueberries cooked down until they burst, sweetened with maple syrup, and steeped with fresh mint leaves until the whole thing smells incredible. Many store-bought flavored sodas and drink mixes sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own syrup from scratch means you know exactly what's going into the glass. The syrup gets strained smooth, then poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. A squeeze of lime at the end ties everything together with just the right amount of brightness. It's naturally plant-based and free from any animal-derived thickeners or setting agents, so every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like. Elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a Tuesday — this cooler earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the blueberry mint syrup

½ cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup water
12 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

To assemble

3 cups sparkling water, chilled
2 cups ice

For serving

1 medium lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the blueberries, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to burst and the liquid turns a deep purple, about 4–5 minutes.
2
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the mint leaves and press them gently against the side of the pan with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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