Gluten Free Blueberry Mint Mocktail
Fresh blueberries and muddled mint come together in a vibrant, jewel-toned drink that feels like summer in a glass. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten ā no swaps, no substitutions, no label-reading required ā which makes this one genuinely effortless to pull off. The muddling step is where the magic happens: crushing the berries and bruising the mint releases deep color and bold, aromatic flavor before a single drop of liquid is added. A splash of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the bright lime juice, and the finish of chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying, celebratory fizz. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a craft cocktail bar but comes together in minutes with a shaker and a strainer. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a mint sprig and lime wheel and it's instantly the most photogenic thing on the table.
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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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