Name: Blueberry Smash Mocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup fresh blueberries; 1 lime; 1 lemon; 6 fresh mint leaves; sparkling water; ice; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; lemon and lime slices

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Blueberry Smash Mocktail

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Add blueberries, mint, lemon and lime juice and honey to a cocktail shaker or wide-mouth jar. Muddle until the blueberries are fully smashed and the mint is fragrant.

Pour in sparkling water and gently stir.

Fill two glasses with ice and strain the blueberry mixture over the top, dividing evenly.

Top each glass with additional sparkling water, as needed. Stir.

Garnish with extra blueberries, a sprig of mint and lemon and lime slices (optional). Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Muddle Gently for Perfect Texture 🫐
Press blueberries lightly with a muddler to release juice and flavor without crushing them into bitter pulp—aim for a few broken berries mixed with whole ones for visual appeal and balanced taste.
Pre-chill Your Glass 🧊
Freeze your serving glass for 10 minutes before making the drink to keep the mocktail cold longer and prevent rapid dilution from melting ice.
Balance Sweetness with Citrus Acid ⚖️
Taste and adjust honey/maple syrup with fresh lemon or lime juice at a 1:1 ratio—this prevents an overly sweet drink and enhances the fruity complexity.
Add Sparkling Water Last for Fizz ✨
Pour sparkling water as the final step right before serving to maintain maximum carbonation and prevent the drink from going flat while prepping.
Mint Slap Technique for Maximum Aroma 👋
Gently slap fresh mint leaves between your hands before adding them to release essential oils, then use them as a garnish to perfume each sip.