MSG Free Blueberry Mint Mocktail
Fresh blueberries and bright mint come together in a mocktail that looks stunning and tastes even better ā deep purple, lightly effervescent, and just tart enough from the fresh lime juice. Maple syrup brings a gentle sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar, and it blends seamlessly with the fruity base. The muddling step is where the magic happens: crushing the blueberries and bruising the mint releases all that color and fragrance before a good hard shake chills everything down perfectly. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned liquid with none of the pulp, so the final pour looks genuinely impressive. A splash of sparkling water at the end keeps the fizz lively rather than flat. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a flavoring packet. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lime wheel and it's honestly hard to believe it came together in under ten minutes.
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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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