Xanthan Gum Free Blueberry Mint Cooler
Fresh blueberries and maple syrup simmer together until the berries burst and release a gorgeous deep-purple juice, then fragrant mint leaves are muddled right into the warm liquid so every drop picks up that cool, herby note. The result is a homemade syrup that tastes far more sophisticated than anything you'd find in a bottle — and you know exactly what went into it. Poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, this cooler is bright, lightly sweet, and endlessly refreshing. A squeeze of lime at the end adds just enough citrus zing to make the whole glass pop. Because the recipe relies entirely on whole fruit, a natural sweetener, fresh herbs, and sparkling water, there are no thickeners or stabilizers of any kind — it's clean and simple by design. This is the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table without requiring any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients, just a small saucepan and a strainer. Make the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you can pour a glass whenever the mood strikes.
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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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