Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail Recipe
This Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail is a refreshing and flavorful non-alcoholic beverage featuring a homemade blueberry rosemary ginger syrup combined with sparkling water and a hint of citrus. Perfect for parties or a relaxing afternoon, this mocktail offers a vibrant taste with subtle herbal notes and a fizzy finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Blueberry Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh rosemary, woody stems removed
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Mocktail Assembly
- Ice cubes
- 1/4 cup blueberry syrup (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water*
- Few dashes of orange bitters (optional, to elevate flavors)
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water, blueberries, rosemary, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the blueberries lose most of their color and the mixture becomes dark and fragrant.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a measuring cup or jar. Add the maple syrup and lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to combine. Set the syrup aside to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Mocktail: When ready to serve, fill drinking glasses with ice cubes. Pour in 1/4 cup of the blueberry syrup, then top each glass with approximately 1/2 cup of sparkling water. Adjust sweetness by adding more blueberry syrup or sparkling water as desired. Optionally, add a few dashes of orange bitters to enhance and round out the flavors. Stir gently before serving.
- Storage: Store any leftover blueberry syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze it in an ice cube tray and transfer cubes to a sealed container for up to 1 month.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for the syrup as both work well.
- Orange bitters are optional but add a nice depth to the mocktail.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by varying the amount of blueberry syrup in the final drink.
- Leftover syrup can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
- Make sure to remove woody rosemary stems before simmering.
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