Black Pepper Free Blueberry Mint Mocktail
Fresh blueberries and bright mint come together in a mocktail that looks stunning and tastes even better ā deep purple, citrusy, and just sweet enough from a touch of maple syrup. Muddling the berries and mint together releases their natural oils and juice, creating a base that's genuinely layered in flavor without any artificial shortcuts. A good shake over ice chills everything down fast, and straining the mixture gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned drink with no pulpy bits to worry about. The finish of sparkling water keeps it lively and refreshing right up to the last sip. This is the kind of drink that earns compliments at a dinner party or makes a quiet afternoon feel a little more special ā and since every ingredient is straightforward and whole, there's nothing hidden to second-guess. Lime wheels and a sprig of mint on top make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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