Blueberry Mocktail

Posted on 05.01.202306.01.2023 by admin

This blueberry mocktail is fruity and fun, and a decadent non-alcoholic drink perfect for parties and special occasions with friends and family. Made with minimal ingredients, it’s easy to make and suitable for kids and adults alike.

While I’ll admit I used to love a glass of wine back in the day, I’m all about mocktails and ginger beer to enjoy with friends and family in the summer sunshine these days. I used to think that without alcohol I would be stuck with a boring glass of fruit juice or water, but I think my peach honey mocktail and blackberry mocktail show we can do better than that!

For a spring drink, my rhubarb mocktail is perfect, and for a festive treat, check out my cranberry mocktail which is so flavourful (and pretty too!).

This blueberry mocktail is very simple, but looks and tastes quite sophisticated. You definitely won’t miss a ‘real’ cocktail I don’t think! We use a simple syrup to make the base and then top with sparkling water for a fruity treat. Some mint and berries add a fun garnish and make it feel a little more special.

⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Ingredients
Variations to the recipe
Step by step instructions
Recipe tips and notes
Frequently asked questions
⏲️ Equipment needed
More fun mocktails
Recipe

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Fun, fruity and refreshing. The beauty of mocktails like this is how light and fresh they are. Perfect for summer BBQs! It’s also easily adaptable to taste, as you can adjust the amount of syrup to preference. Do you like it very fruity or just a touch of fruit syrup?!

Kid and adult friendly. Without using alcohol, this drink is suitable for the whole family. I know the kids in my family feel very grown up with a mocktail in their hands, even it’s just fruit and some fizz!

Minimal ingredients. Just a few items to get from the store to make this blueberry fizz and most are usually on my shopping list anyway.

Ingredients

All the ingredients and their quantities are detailed in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

Blueberries – I tend to use fresh fruit, but you can always use frozen berries too. If using frozen you may need to use a touch less still water as the berries will release some as they thaw.
Honey – this is the base of the sugar syrup and provides the sweet taste along with the fruit. You want a runny honey rather than set, spreadable honey.
Sparkling water – I suggest using a plain sparkling water rather than a heavy mineralised one. Using the latter will change the taste a great deal and you won’t taste the fruit and mint as well.
Mint – you definitely need fresh mint (not dried!), which gives it a little bit of a mojito vibe.

Variations to the recipe

You can use frozen blueberries if you are out of fresh fruit. Raid the freezer!

For garnish top the drink with frozen blueberries, or I like to use redcurrants and blackcurrants for a pop of colour.

If citrus works for you, then a squeeze of lime juice to serve (and a wedge of lime in the drink) would be lovely and refreshing. It also turns this drink into a bit of a blueberry mojito mocktail if so!

Step by step instructions

Making a fruit mocktail at home is quite simple to do, with just a few steps:

Step 1

Make the blueberry syrup by adding the blueberries, honey, mint and still water to a pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a very light simmer. Cook down for 15 minutes so the syrup reduces.

Step 2

Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl (or jug) and pour the syrup into it. Use a wooden spoon to push the syrup through the sieve, leaving the blueberry skins and mint leaves in the sieve (either discard or I just eat them!). Leave to cool.

Step 3

Pour the blueberry syrup into your glasses. This recipe makes enough for two glasses, with around ½ inch of syrup at the bottom of the glass. Spoon in ice cubes and top up with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint and I like to add some frozen berries as they look so pretty!

Recipe tips and notes

If the blueberries aren’t breaking down too well (perhaps because they aren’t quite ripe enough) then you can press against them with the back of a wooden spoon to help them along.
For a stronger flavour add more of the syrup to your glasses.
If you like more of a herbal flavour, simply add a little more mint. It will give slight mojito vibes!

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen blueberries to make mocktails?

Yes, using frozen blueberries works well if you don’t have fresh berries to hand.

How much syrup should I use per glass for a mocktail?

Around ½ inch of syrup gives a nice fruity flavour, but if you like a stronger taste you can always use a little more. The flavour of the drink will also vary depending upon how much sparkling water and ice you use and the size of the glass.

Can I use different berries?

Yes, you can always mix berries to make a mocktail or you may like to see my blackberry mocktail which is lovely for the fall months.

⏲️ Equipment needed

Nothing special needed to make this recipe, just some staple kitchen equipment most of us have to hand:

Small pan – to make the blueberry syrup.

Wooden spoon – to help the blueberries along if they are being stubborn and not bursting in the pan!

Sieve – to strain the syrup through to remove the blueberry skins and mint leaves.

Bowl or jug – to ‘catch’ the syrup after being strained.

Glasses – to serve your drink to your guests!

More fun mocktails

From my deliciously sweet blackcurrant mocktail to my zingy ginger beer, there are lots of delicious drinks on my mocktails page. Some recent recipes to try out:

Passion Fruit Mocktail
Blackcurrant Mocktail
Pomegranate Ginger Mocktail
Mango Ginger Mocktail

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