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This Blueberry Mocktail is healthy, refreshing, and totally delicious! You’re going to enjoy this when socializing at BBQs or poolside. Plus, this cocktail is just a great way to use up your fresh summer blueberries!
When it comes to mocktails, I am not a huge fan of tons of sugar, classic sodas, or making simple syrups that make the drink overly sweet. Although those can be nice on occasion, this blueberry mocktail doesn’t need it.
This mocktail is something of a smash, it contains muddled fresh blueberries and this releases the flavors and provides a nice subtle color for your drink.
Ingredients
- Blueberries: fresh or frozen will work, but if you are using frozen, be sure to let them thaw out for a bit so that they’re easier to muddle.
- Lemon juice: for a citrusy kick.
- Honey: for a touch of sweetness.
- Bitters: I used Trader Joe’s Bitters, but Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a great choice as well!
- Sparkling mineral water: I like to use S.Pellegrino Sparkling water because the taste and the level of carbonation are the best.
The process
- In a glass, add 10 blueberries, lemon juice, honey, and bitters.
- Muddle everything together with the back of a wooden spoon or just smash and stir with a fork.
- Add a handful of ice to your glass and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and some blueberries if desired.
Substitutions
If you don’t want to use sparkling water, or want your mocktail a little sweeter, you can use Sprite or Ginger Beer.
If you don’t have or like bitters, just feel free to leave it out. It just adds spiciness and bitterness to make this mocktail taste a little more like the real thing.
FAQs
Can I use frozen blueberries in this mocktail?
Yes! Just let them thaw a bit so that they’re easier to muddle.
This mocktail isn’t sweet enough, what should I do?
If you like your mocktails on the sweeter side, swap the sparking water for sprite or ginger beer. Or if you want to keep it healthy, just add a touch more honey and it’ll be sweet enough.
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Blueberry Mocktail
Ingredients
- 10 fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 2-3 drops bitters
- sparkling mineral water *Sprite or Ginger Beer
Instructions
- In a glass, add 10 blueberries, lemon juice, honey, and bitters.
- Muddle everything together with the back of a wooden spoon or just smash and stir with a fork.
- Add a handful of ice to your glass and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and some blueberries if desired.
Notes
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