Gut Friendly Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
Fresh blueberries, bright lime juice, and a handful of mint come together in a drink that feels genuinely refreshing without relying on anything processed or gut-disrupting. The base is muddled and strained, so you get all the vibrant flavor and natural color of the fruit without any pulp or fibrous bits that can sometimes cause digestive discomfort. Maple syrup steps in as a gentle sweetener, keeping things clean and free from refined sugars or artificial additives that can throw your system off balance. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz — the kind that makes a simple drink feel like a real occasion. It comes together in minutes and serves four, making it an easy choice for a gathering or just a quiet afternoon treat. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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