Blueberry Lemon Mocktail
This vibrant Blueberry Lemon Mocktail combines fresh blueberry puree with zesty lemon juice, honey simple syrup, and sparkling water for a refreshing, sophisticated alcohol-free drink that’s perfect for any occasion. The beautiful purple-blue hue makes it as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries frozen works too, but fresh provides brighter flavor
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice approximately 6-8 lemons
- ½ cup honey simple syrup equal parts honey and hot water, stirred until dissolved
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1 lemon thinly sliced for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Additional blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry puree by blending 1½ cups of blueberries with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the juice.
- Make the honey simple syrup by combining ¼ cup honey with ¼ cup hot water in a small bowl, stirring until the honey completely dissolves. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strained blueberry puree with fresh lemon juice and honey simple syrup. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors evenly.
- Fill tall glasses halfway with ice, then add a few whole blueberries and a slice of lemon to each glass for visual appeal and flavor enhancement.
- Pour the blueberry-lemon mixture to fill about ⅔ of each glass, leaving room for the sparkling water.
- Top each glass with sparkling water, pouring slowly to create a beautiful layered effect. Don’t stir immediately – let the recipient enjoy the gradient!
- Garnish each mocktail with a fresh mint sprig and additional lemon slice on the rim. Serve immediately while bubbling and cold.
Notes
- For a smoother drink experience, double-strain the blueberry puree to ensure absolutely no solids remain.
- The honey simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the honey simple syrup to ¼ cup and add more to taste.
- The blueberry-lemon base (without sparkling water) can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Try freezing blueberries to use as ice cubes – they’ll keep your drink cold without diluting it and look stunning!