Wild Blueberry Mint Sparkler
Sweet, tart, and ultra-refreshing, this sparkling drink combines wild blueberries, muddled mint, and lemon with bubbly water. Perfect for cooling down after a hike or as a non-alcoholic happy hour by the lake.
Equipment
- mason jar or jug
- muddler or spoon
- strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries thawed if frozen
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup to taste
- 3 cups sparkling water cold
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
- 1/2 cup extra blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a mason jar or jug, muddle blueberries and mint leaves together to release their juices and oils.
- Add lemon juice and honey; stir until honey dissolves.
- Fill jar with ice and pour in sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into glasses, straining out pulp if desired.
- Garnish each glass with fresh mint and a few blueberries.
Notes
Use a sturdy mason jar for muddling and mixing at camp. Frozen wild blueberries stay cold in the cooler and double as edible ice cubes. This recipe is packable and perfect for easy, no-cook summer sipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 132.7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 14421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41.9g