Description
Refreshing blueberry mojito mocktail balances sweet and tangy flavors with mint’s cool essence. Summer cocktail lovers will savor this non-alcoholic drink that promises pure enjoyment and zesty Caribbean inspiration.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) fresh blueberries
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 can club soda or sparkling water
Herbs and Citrus:
- 1/2 lime, cut into small wedges
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 mint sprig for garnish
Additional Components:
- Ice
Instructions
- Create a vibrant blueberry syrup by simmering blueberries, sugar, water, and lime juice in a saucepan for 20 minutes over medium heat until berries break down and liquid thickens.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing berries to extract maximum flavor, and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Select a tall glass and crush lime wedges with the prepared blueberry syrup, releasing citrus oils and creating a fragrant base.
- Introduce fresh mint leaves to the glass and gently press to release essential oils without shredding the delicate herbs.
- Drop whole fresh blueberries into the glass for additional texture and visual appeal.
- Fill the glass with clean, crushed ice to the brim, ensuring a chilled and refreshing drink.
- Pour club soda over the ice, allowing it to cascade through the muddled ingredients and create a beautiful layered effect.
- Softly stir the mixture to integrate flavors without disturbing the ice structure.
- Prepare the mint garnish by clapping a fresh sprig between palms to awaken its aromatic oils.
- Delicately place the mint sprig on top of the drink and serve immediately for maximum freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Craft a vibrant blueberry syrup by cooking the berries low and slow to concentrate their natural sweetness and extract maximum flavor.
- Crush mint leaves gently to release essential oils without turning them bitter, ensuring a fresh and aromatic base for your mocktail.
- Select ripe, plump blueberries for the most intense color and richest taste, preferably local or organic for optimal freshness.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the mocktail refreshingly cool and maintain its crisp, invigorating character throughout enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg