Description
A lively non-alcoholic drink that balances tart lemon, sweet blueberries, and refreshing herbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Fresh herbs (such as mint or basil)
- Sparkling water or soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse the blueberries and herbs. Zest the lemon first if desired, then cut and squeeze out the juice. Measure honey or agave if using.
- Place blueberries, lemon juice, and honey or agave into a blender. Blend until smooth, about 20–30 seconds. If preferred, pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer.
- Add several sprigs of fresh herb to the puree and gently muddle to release oils and aroma. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as needed.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Divide the blueberry-lemon-herb mixture between glasses, then top with sparkling water. Stir gently, garnish with extra blueberries and a sprig of herb, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a party, serve in a pitcher and let guests fill their own glasses. Adjust sweetness to preference and use ripe blueberries for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg