Cashew Free Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
Fresh blueberries get muddled with mint, lime juice, and maple syrup to create a jewel-toned base that's bright, a little floral, and genuinely refreshing. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, vibrant liquid that mingles beautifully with chilled sparkling water the moment it hits the ice. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fruit, herbs, citrus, a natural sweetener, and bubbles — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. That makes this spritzer a fantastic choice for anyone navigating nut allergies, since the risk of cross-contact from processed or packaged ingredients simply isn't a factor. The lime wedge and mint sprig garnish push it from casual to genuinely impressive, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. It comes together in minutes and disappears even faster.
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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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