Paleo Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer
Fresh blueberries, bright lime juice, and a handful of mint come together in a drink that feels genuinely celebratory without a drop of alcohol or refined sugar in sight. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, keeping things clean and grain-free while adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. The muddling step is where the magic happens — crushing the berries and bruising the mint releases layers of flavor that make this taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Straining the mixture gives you a jewel-toned, crystal-clear base that looks stunning over ice before the sparkling water goes in. Pouring the bubbles slowly down the side of the glass is a small but worthwhile move that keeps every sip lively and effervescent. It's the kind of drink you can set out at a summer gathering and watch disappear before you've even had a chance to sit down.
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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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