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This blueberry mojito mocktail is the perfect refreshing recipe when you want a fun summer drink without alcohol. Made with frozen blueberries and fresh mint leaves it’s naturally sweetened with a touch of honey – no simple syrup!
Whether you’re sipping this mojito mocktail by the pool, serving it at brunch, or just looking for a delicious and hydrating option, this mocktail delivers flavor and function.
Serve this blueberry drink with a honey chipotle chicken sandwich or dry rub ribs for the best summer meal. Or try this blueberry mocktail with ginger for a twist!
Ingredients
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- Frozen blueberries – Blueberries are frozen at the height of their season which makes them ideal for this recipe. Plus they lend a beautiful, more concentrated blueberry flavor. Add some fresh blueberries in there for garnish!
- Mint – Fresh mint, not dried, is a must for the best flavor.
- Sparkling water – I love to use Topo Chico for mocktails because it has the best carbonation that stands up well to the homemade blueberry mixture.
- Lime – Lime zest and juice gives this the classic mojito flavor and I personally find it very helpful, however, if you’re doing the Heal Your Headache diet, this would not be permitted. You can omit it or see subs below! Sometimes I find the zest is tolerated better.
Variations
- Lime juice – If you can’t tolerate lime juice, add 1/4 teaspoon vinegar for a little bit of acidity. Lemon juice can also be substituted for those fine with citrus.
- Fresh blueberries – While you can use all fresh blueberries the flavor may not be quite as concentrated. They’re best for garnish unless you have really good ones!
- Ginger – Add a little bit of fresh ginger, or use homemade ginger ale instead of sparkling water!
How to Make a Blueberry Mint Mojito Mocktail
Step 1: Add the frozen blueberries, mint leaves, honey, and lime juice to a blender with 1 cup water.
Step 2: Blend on high for 20 seconds. Taste and adjust any sweetness, blending in honey or maple syrup, if needed.
Step 3: Strain the blueberry mint juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar or measuring cup. Use a spoon to push the juice through the strainer until only pulp remains.
Step 4: Add ice to a glass and fill it half of the way up with blueberry juice. Top with sparkling water or ginger ale to fill the glass. Add mint sprigs and fresh blueberries for garnish, if desired.
Storage Suggestions
The blueberry mint mojito base can be placed in a mason jar and stored for up to one week. The mint will get stronger with more time, so be aware it could be stronger by the end of the week!
You can also freeze it into ice cubes, and defrost to use as needed. Or it makes wonderful flavored ice cubes for parties!
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Blueberry Mojito Mocktail
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1/4 cup packed mint leaves, plus 5-6 more leaves for garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Optional: Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup filtered water
- 8 ounces sparkling water
- Optional: Fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- To a high-powered blender, add the frozen blueberries, mint leaves, honey, and zest/lime juice, if using. Add in 1 cup of water. Blend on high for 20 seconds. Taste and add more honey to sweeten, if needed
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar or measuring cup, using a spoon to push the juice through the strainer until only pulp remains. Taste and adjust any sweetener here. Discard the pulp.
- Add ice to your serving glass and fill it half of the way up with blueberry mint juice. Top with 2-3 ounces of sparkling water or ginger ale to start, adding more as needed. Add mint sprigs and fresh blueberries for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, but wild frozen blueberries are preferred.
- Fresh ginger can be muddled with the mint before serving for a variation, or use ginger ale!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Are you supposed to add the water to the frozen blueberries when you blend them?
Yes you are!
Refreshing and delightful drink. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Fantastic!! Family loved it.