Artificial Flavors Free Blueberry Mint Mocktail
Fresh blueberries, bright lime, and fragrant mint come together in a mocktail that looks like something from a fancy cocktail bar but comes together in minutes at home. Every drop of flavor here is earned the honest way ā muddled fruit, bruised herbs, and a squeeze of real citrus, with maple syrup standing in for any processed sweetener. There's no flavor packet, no neon syrup, and no mystery extract involved, which makes this a genuinely refreshing option for anyone trying to avoid synthetic additives in their drinks. The shaking and straining technique is a small but satisfying step that gives the final pour a clean, jewel-toned look with zero pulp or grit. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it has that effervescent lift you want from a special drink without anything artificial doing the heavy lifting. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime wheel and it's honestly hard to believe it's this simple.
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2 servings
- Ā½ cup fresh blueberries (about 75 g)
- 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the blueberries and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker or large jar. Muddle firmly 8ā10 times until the blueberries are fully crushed and the mint is bruised and fragrant.
- 2
Add the lime juice, maple syrup, cold water, and ice to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
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