Gut Friendly Blueberry Mint Cooler
This vibrant cooler is exactly the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the inside out — refreshing, lightly sweet, and built from ingredients your digestive system will actually appreciate. Fresh blueberries are simmered with maple syrup until they burst into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, which is then steeped with mint leaves for a flavor that's bright, herbal, and completely natural. There are no artificial sweeteners, no mystery additives, and no carbonated sodas loaded with gut-disrupting ingredients — just clean, simple components working beautifully together. The sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without any of the junk that can irritate a sensitive stomach. A squeeze of fresh lime over the top ties everything together and adds a little extra zing. It's easy enough to pull together on a weeknight but pretty enough to serve at a summer gathering, and the syrup can be made ahead and kept cold until you're ready to pour.
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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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