Cinnamon Free Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is everything you want in a refreshing drink — bright, a little tart, and beautifully fragrant from fresh mint and lime. Muddling the blueberries and mint together releases deep berry color and natural sweetness, while maple syrup rounds out the flavor without any spice blends or flavored syrups that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. The straining step is key: it gives you a silky, clean base that looks stunning poured over ice. Topping each glass slowly with chilled sparkling water keeps those bubbles alive right up until the first sip. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in just a few minutes with a handful of whole, straightforward ingredients. Whether you're navigating a sensitivity or just want something genuinely delicious and fuss-free, this spritzer delivers every single time.
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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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