Blueberry Mint Cooler

Cool off in style with the Blueberry Mint Cooler, a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for summer afternoons or any time you crave a crisp, fruity beverage. This easy-to-make mocktail combines juicy fresh blueberries and aromatic mint leaves, muddled together to release their natural flavors, and brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice. Enhanced with sparkling water for a bubbly finish, this cooler can be subtly sweetened with a touch of simple syrup, making it customizable to your taste. In just 10 minutes and with no cooking required, you'll have a chilled glass of pure refreshment, elegantly garnished with whole blueberries and sprigs of mint. Ideal for entertaining or casual sipping, this blueberry and mint mocktail is a must-try for fans of fruity sparkling drinks.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh blueberries
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons Juice of fresh lemon
• 2 tablespoons Simple syrup (optional)
• 2 cups Cold sparkling water
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 0.25 cup Fresh blueberries (for garnish)
• 4 sprigs Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of fresh blueberries and 8 mint leaves.

Step 2

Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently mash the blueberries and mint leaves together to release their flavors.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice and optional simple syrup to the blueberry-mint mixture and stir well.

Step 4

Fill two glasses with ice cubes, dividing them evenly.

Step 5

Strain the blueberry-mint mixture into the glasses, splitting it evenly.

Step 6

Top each glass with 1 cup of cold sparkling water, stirring gently to combine.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint in each glass.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Mint Cooler!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	972.1 grams (972.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	197

Total Fat 0.70g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 5.40g	19%
Total Sugars 39.90g
Protein 2.00g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 230mg	5%

*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: 2.9%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 93.4%