Fish 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 backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Fresh blueberries get muddled with mint and lime juice to create a deeply fragrant, naturally sweet base that's strained smooth before the sparkling water ever touches it — so every sip is clean, bright, and beautifully effervescent. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness without overpowering the tart citrus and herbal notes, and the whole thing comes together in minutes with no cooking required. The straining step is the real secret here, giving you a crystal-clear base that looks stunning over ice and lets those bubbles shine. It's completely plant-based and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Serve it with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a restaurant.
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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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