Blueberry Mocktail
An easy and naturally-sweetened blueberry and honey simple syrup is the basis for this deliciously refreshing Blueberry Mocktail. Combined with tangy lime juice, sparkling water and frosty ice, this berry mocktail is a delightfully bubbly drink that is perfect for the summer.
Equipment
- Small pot
- Tall drink glasses
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup water
- pinch of salt
Drink
- ½ tablespoon lime juice (or ¼ of a lime)
- 8 oz sparkling water
- ice
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
Make Simple Syrup
- Add blueberries, honey, water and salt to a small pot.
- Bring to a simmer.
- With a potato masher or fork, mash the blueberries.
- Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Once cool, pour mixture through a mesh sieve and press to strain. Discard the blueberry skins.
Assemble Drink
- Add ⅛- ¼ cup of simple syrup to a tall glass. Add lime juice and mix together.
- Fill glass with ice and top off with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lime slice if desired.
- Stir gently using a long spoon or straw and enjoy.
Notes
- Store any leftover blueberry simple syrup in a glass jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less of the blueberry simple syrup.
- You can use frozen blueberries but just be sure to thaw them before using. You also may have to adjust the sweetness since frozen blueberries might be a little sweeter.
- If you'd like to make this recipe into a cocktail, you could add vodka, rum, or tequila. Adjust the amount to your preference, but you could do half liquor and half sparkling water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 37.1gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.2gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 33.8gCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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