Blueberry Mocktail

Juicy blueberries, tangy lime and fresh mint combine to make this simple blueberry mocktail that can be assembled minutes. With a low-sugar option, this fizzy mojito style recipe can be made for one or as a batch mocktail for guests.

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Why You'll love this recipe

You'll adore this blueberry mojito mocktail because it's:

• Simple to make: a quick chop, a firm muddle and a little stir is all you need to have this non-alcoholic blueberry drink ready to go!
• No shaking required: don't get me wrong, I love a good shake, BUT there is something truly satisfying about a mocktail that can be made right in the glass. You can have it ready sooner AND save on the washing up! Tip: if you love mojito style mocktails, check out my virgin mojito and my strawberry mojito mocktail too.
• There's a low-sugar option: I'm hearing your requests - you want recipes that are lower in sugar and nourishing! This recipe can be made with regular sugar for a more traditional feel OR I have tested it with some low sugar swaps too and I could not even tell the difference! You'll find my recommendations below in the recipe card.

Ingredients - What You Need

Blueberries: you can use fresh or thawed blueberries. I actually prefer using thawed blueberries from frozen for this recipe. They are juicier and tend to be brighter in color than fresh, resulting in that gorgeous purple hue.

Lime: Fresh lime is always best for your blueberry mocktails if you can find it, but I understand limes can be expensive. If you only have a bottled lime juice option, use ½ oz (30 ml).

Mint leaves: the fresher the better!

Your choice of sweetener: I love using powered monkfruit sweetener for a low/no sugar option. You can also use regular sugar, honey, Stevia, or your sweetener of choice.

Non-alcoholic rum or apple cider vinegar (optional): we are going for a blueberry mojito mocktail vibe here, which traditionally calls for rum. You can use an alcohol-free rum of your choice, or I love subbing this with just a little splash of apple cider vinegar.

Your choice of mixer: regular soda water works perfectly, but feel free to great creative - I also love using a lime sparkling water or lime/ginger kombucha in this for a probiotic hit.

How to make A blueberry mocktail

1. Add the blueberries to your glass. Muddle well until the blueberries burst and their juices are released.
2. Add the lime and your choice of sweetener and muddle again.

3. Place the mint in one hand, then clap your hands together to gently 'smack' the mint. This will help the flavors and oils release, resulting in a mintier blueberry mojito mocktail! Add the mint to your glass.
4. Fill your glass with ice and add your non-alcoholic rum or apple cider vinegar.

5. Top with soda water or your choice of mixer and stir well to combine.
6. Garnish with your optional blueberries, lime and/or mint, then serve.

Expert tips and tricks

Make it a batch mocktail: first, head down to the recipe card and adjust the amount of servings you are wanting to make. This will show you how much of each ingredient you need to buy. Then, take a small punch bowl or pitcher and muddle the blueberries in the bottom along with your chosen sweetener. Add the lime and muddle again. Finally, smack the mint as described below in the recipe card and add this too. Top with your choice of mixer and serve with little bowls of fresh blueberries, mint and lime so your guests can garnish their own mocktail! Tip: you can add a little ice to your punch bowl or pitcher if you wish, but not too much as it will dilute the mocktail. Best to serve over fresh ice in glasses instead.

Don't be afraid of frozen blueberries: I actually LOVE using frozen fruit in blueberry mocktails, because the color tends to be more vibrant and the fruit is juicier.

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I hope you love this blueberry mocktail as much as I do!