Seed Oil Free Blueberry Mint Cooler
That deep purple hue alone is enough to stop you mid-scroll, and the flavor absolutely delivers. Fresh blueberries are simmered with maple syrup until they burst and release their color, then steeped with mint leaves for a syrup that smells as good as it tastes. The whole thing comes together with sparkling water and ice, making it one of the most refreshing drinks you can put together without any fuss. Commercially bottled drinks and flavored sodas are notorious for sneaking in refined vegetable and seed oils through emulsifiers and additives, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Maple syrup does the sweetening, fresh fruit does the flavoring, and there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list. A squeeze of lime over the top right before serving adds a bright, citrusy lift that ties everything together beautifully. This is the kind of drink you'll want to batch up for a summer gathering and watch disappear in minutes.
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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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