Celery Free Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
Fresh blueberries and bright mint come together in a drink that looks stunning and tastes even better — deep purple, effervescent, and just sweet enough from a touch of maple syrup. Muddling the fruit and herbs together releases every bit of flavor before the mixture is strained clean, so you get a silky, jewel-toned base without any pulp or bits floating around. A squeeze of fresh lime lifts the whole thing, balancing the sweetness with a little citrusy edge. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps those bubbles alive right up until the first sip. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of the allergen concerns that can make packaged drinks and cocktail mixers a gamble, so you can serve this with total confidence. It's elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon when you just want something refreshing.
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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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