Blueberry Mint Cooler
Cool off in style with the Blueberry Mint Cooler, a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for summer afternoons or any time you crave a crisp, fruity beverage. This easy-to-make mocktail combines juicy fresh blueberries and aromatic mint leaves, muddled together to release their natural flavors, and brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice. Enhanced with sparkling water for a bubbly finish, this cooler can be subtly sweetened with a touch of simple syrup, making it customizable to your taste. In just 10 minutes and with no cooking required, you'll have a chilled glass of pure refreshment, elegantly garnished with whole blueberries and sprigs of mint. Ideal for entertaining or casual sipping, this blueberry and mint mocktail is a must-try for fans of fruity sparkling drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Juice of fresh lemon
- 2 tablespoons Simple syrup (optional)
- 2 cups Cold sparkling water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 0.25 cup Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of fresh blueberries and 8 mint leaves.
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently mash the blueberries and mint leaves together to release their flavors.
Add the lemon juice and optional simple syrup to the blueberry-mint mixture and stir well.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes, dividing them evenly.
Strain the blueberry-mint mixture into the glasses, splitting it evenly.
Top each glass with 1 cup of cold sparkling water, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint in each glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Mint Cooler!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
