Dairy Free Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh blueberries get muddled with bright mint and a squeeze of lime, creating a deeply fragrant base that's naturally sweet from a touch of maple syrup. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and completely free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it's effortlessly clean from the start. Straining the muddled mixture gives you a silky, gorgeous purple liquid that looks like something from a fancy cocktail bar. Topped with chilled sparkling water and poured over ice, the result is refreshing, lightly effervescent, and beautifully balanced between tart, sweet, and herbal. The mint sprigs and lime wedges on the rim aren't just pretty — they hint at every flavor you're about to taste. It's the kind of drink people ask you for the recipe on the spot.
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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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