Barley Free Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
Fresh blueberries muddled with bright mint leaves and a squeeze of lime make for a drink that looks stunning and tastes even better — deep purple, effervescent, and just sweet enough from a drizzle of maple syrup. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing required. The process is simple: muddle, strain, pour, and fizz. Straining out the solids gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned base that mingles with chilled sparkling water for the perfect amount of bubble. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a mint sprig and a lime wedge, and it's honestly hard to believe something this refreshing takes almost no effort at all.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- ½ cup cold water
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- 4 lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, mint leaves, maple syrup, lime juice, and cold water in a pitcher. Muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the blueberries are fully crushed and the mint is bruised and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large measuring cup or bowl and pour the muddled mixture through it, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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