Blue Heaven

Transport yourself to a sweet and tangy summer paradise with "Blue Heaven," a vibrant and refreshing blueberry mocktail perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries, enhanced by the zesty kick of lime juice, and topped with bubbly club soda, this drink is a must-try for fans of fruity beverages. The homemade blueberry syrup comes together in minutes and delivers a stunning, deep blue-purple hue that's as eye-catching as it is delicious. Served over ice and optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves and lime slices, Blue Heaven is a quick, easy-to-make beverage that’s as elegant as it is refreshing. Ideal for parties, brunches, or just a relaxing afternoon, this mocktail is a delicious way to savor the flavors of the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 cup Club soda
• 6 pieces Ice cubes
• 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 2 slices Lime slices (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries, sugar, and water.

Step 2

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly (around 5 minutes).

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the blueberry syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl to remove the blueberry skins, pressing gently to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.

Step 5

Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.

Step 6

Divide the fresh lime juice evenly between the two glasses.

Step 7

Add 2 tablespoons of the blueberry syrup to each glass.

Step 8

Top each glass with club soda and give it a gentle stir to combine the flavors.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Blue Heaven mocktail!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	695.2 grams (695.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	196

Total Fat 0.60g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 49.60g	18%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 40.90g
Protein 1.20g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 157mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.6%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 95.1%