Vegan Sparkling Blueberry Mint Spritzer

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh blueberries get muddled with mint and lime juice to create a deeply fragrant, naturally sweet base that's strained smooth before sparkling water brings it all to life. Maple syrup does the sweetening here — no honey, no refined sugar — so every sip is entirely plant-based without any compromise on flavor. The slow pour of chilled sparkling water down the side of the glass keeps those bubbles intact, meaning your first sip is just as effervescent as your last. It's refreshing, lightly tart, and gorgeous enough to serve at a brunch, a backyard gathering, or honestly just a Tuesday when you need something that feels a little fancy. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and you've got a drink that looks like it came from a cocktail bar — no bartender required.

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Ingredients

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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