This blueberry mojito mocktail is fresh, fruity, and really refreshing. It’s got fresh mint, lime, blueberry syrup, and muddled fresh blueberries, all topped with soda water.
About this blueberry mojito mocktail
This is a non-alcoholic mojito made with homemade blueberry syrup, fresh lime juice, mint, and soda water. I also muddle in about 15 fresh blueberries, which gives you little bursts of real blueberry flavor in the drink rather than just sweetness from the syrup. The combination of both is what makes this version really good.
The muddling step is important. You muddle the fresh blueberries first to break them down and release their juice, then add the mint and just press it lightly a couple of times. Muddling mint too hard shreds the leaves and makes the drink taste bitter and grassy, so keep it separate from the harder muddling.
The blueberry syrup needs to be made ahead so it has time to cool. It keeps in the fridge for two weeks so it’s worth making a batch. You’ll find the full recipe at blueberry simple syrup. For more alcohol-free drink ideas, browse my mocktail recipes.
Key ingredients and why
- Blueberry syrup: Adds sweetness, color, and concentrated blueberry flavor. My homemade blueberry syrup is quick to make and keeps for two weeks in the fridge.
- Fresh blueberries: Muddled first before the mint goes in, to break them down and release their juice. About 15 per drink.
- Fresh mint: Essential for a mojito. Muddle it gently, just enough to release the oils without shredding the leaves.
- Fresh lime juice: The tart element that balances the sweetness. Always fresh, never bottled.
- Soda water: Tops the drink and adds fizz. Add as much or as little as you like.
Method
Add the fresh blueberries to the bottom of a tall glass with the blueberry syrup and lime juice. Muddle the blueberries firmly to break them down and release their juice. Add the mint leaves and press them lightly just a couple of times – enough to release the oils without bruising them. Fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a few blueberries, and a slice of lime.
- Muddle the blueberries firmly to break them down and release their juice. Next, Add the mint leaves and press them lightly just a couple of times..
- Fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a few blueberries, and a slice of lime.
Tips
- Muddle the blueberries first, then the mint separately. Muddle the blueberries firmly to break them down, then add the mint and press it lightly just a couple of times. Muddling mint too hard shreds the leaves and makes the drink bitter.
- Make the syrup ahead. The blueberry syrup needs to be completely cool before using. It keeps in the fridge for two weeks.
- Fresh blueberries matter. The muddled fresh blueberries give the drink a different texture and flavor to just the syrup.
- Making it for a crowd. Multiply the recipe and build it in a large pitcher. Add the soda water just before serving so it stays fizzy.
- Swap the lime for lemon for a slightly softer, less sharp version.
Related recipes
- Blueberry Simple Syrup – the syrup that makes this drink
- Strawberry Mojito Mocktail – the same method with strawberry
- Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail – another fruity non-alcoholic drink
- Raspberry Rose Tonic – floral and pretty
- Raspberry Mojito Mocktail – try it with raspberries!
Blueberry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz blueberry simple syrup
- 15 fresh blueberries
- 1 oz lime juice
- 6 whole mint leaves
- 3-4 oz soda water
- Ice
Serving
- Lime slices
- Fresh blueberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Add the fresh blueberries, blueberry syrup, and lime juice to the bottom of a tall glass.
- Muddle the blueberries firmly to break them down and release their juice.
- Add the mint leaves and press lightly just a couple of times to release the oils without bruising them.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, a few blueberries, and a lime slice.
Notes
- Blueberry Syrup: To make the blueberry syrup: combine 1½ cups blueberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1½ tsp lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes, strain well through a fine sieve, and cool completely. Full recipe at blueberry simple syrup.
- Muddle the blueberries first to break them down, then add the mint and press lightly just a couple of times.
- Fresh blueberries give the drink a different texture and flavor to just the syrup.
- To make for a crowd, multiply and build in a pitcher. Add soda water just before serving.
