Blueberry Mojito Mocktail
Crisp and refreshing, this blueberry mojito mocktail dazzles your senses with sparkling water, fresh blueberries and cooling mint to create a mouth-watering summer drink. The homemade blueberry-lime sugar syrup takes this mojito up a notch! Anyone can enjoy this non-alcoholic, fruity version of the classic beverage that perfectly balances the sweet and tart flavors.
Blueberry Mojito Mocktail Ingredients
For the Blueberry-Lime Sugar Syrup:
- fresh blueberries
- white sugar
- lime juice
For the Mojito:
- lime wedges
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh blueberries
- Ice
- club soda (or sparkling water)
- mint sprig – as a garnish
Serving Suggestions & Tips
While heavy food might overtake the mojito’s delicate flavors, a light meal brings out the fresh mint, tart lime and sweet blueberries. Blueberry mojito mocktails pair well with cool, refreshing appetizers like spring rolls and stuffed cucumbers. For sit-down dinners, serve your mojitos with a light entrée like grilled fish or veggie pizza.
If you serve this mojito mocktail as an after-dinner treat, pair the drinks with a light dessert like tea cookies or shortbread, lemon meringue pie or fruit tarts.
For charcuterie boards, try a sharp white cheddar, feta or goat cheese to balance out the sweet blueberries. Try a spicy meat like chorizo; or opt for milder options like salami and prosciutto. Slices of orange or another citrus fruit round out the selection.
The right presentation will have your guests craving a mocktail in the middle of a hot day. There is no need to wait for 5 o’clock! Serve the mocktail in a clear glass or pitcher that showcases the real blueberries, mint leaves and clinking ice cubes, signifying the drink’s freshness. Make sure you don’t over-stir the drink: the fruit and leaves should float attractively in the water, not get crushed inside the glass.
The blueberry sugar syrup leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and used again for other cool beverages.
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Blueberry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
For the Blueberry-Lime Sugar Syrup:
- 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
For the Mojito:
- ½ lime - cut into small wedges
- 2-3 tablespoons blueberry-lime sugar syrup (from above) - or to taste
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- Ice
- 1 can club soda (or sparkling water) - you may not need the entire can
- 1 mint sprig - to garnish
Instructions
For the Blueberry-Lime Sugar Syrup:
- Add the blueberries, sugar, water and lime juice to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.2 ½ cups fresh blueberries, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the fruit and let it cool. Reserve.
For the Mojito:
- Muddle the lime wedges and sugar syrup in a tall glass to release the juices.½ lime, 2-3 tablespoons blueberry-lime sugar syrup (from above)
- Add the mint leaves and gently muddle them.10 fresh mint leaves
- Add the blueberries. Fill the rest of the glass with ice.¼ cup fresh blueberries
- Top the glass with club soda. Gently stir with a long-handled spoon to combine all of the ingredients.
- Slap the mint sprig in your hand a couple of times to release the aroma. Garnish the glass with the mint sprig and serve!
Equipment
Notes
- This recipe makes about 2 cups sugar syrup. The leftover syrup can be refrigerated in a squeeze bottle or jar.
Nutrition
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