I stirred fresh blueberries, mint and lemon into a Blueberry Sprite and slipped in a tiny secret that will have you clicking through for the full recipe.

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I love how a handful of fresh or frozen blueberries can turn a simple can of Sprite into something slightly mischievous and oddly refreshing. I call it my Blueberry Sprite moment, because the color and tiny pops make you pause and smile.

It looks like a pretty party drink but it’s deceptively simple, and honestly I wasn’t expecting it to be this addictive. You might think its just fruit and soda, but wait till you taste the burst, it’s like summer and a soda shop had a baby.

Try it with extra berries on top, you’ll see.

Ingredients

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Blueberries: antioxidant rich, good fiber and vitamin C, slightly sweet with tart notes.
Mint leaves: fresh aroma, aids digestion, adds cool herbal brightness not many calories.
Lemon juice: zesty vitamin C hit, makes drink tangy and lively, low calorie.
Simple syrup or honey: straight sugar, boosts sweetness and body, use sparingly if watching sugar.
Sprite: fizzy, very sweet soda, adds bubbles and carbohydrates, not the healthiest choice.
Ice and garnishes: chill and pretty, zero calories, make the drink feel fancy.
Frozen blueberries: same nutrition as fresh but easier to blend, good for thick texture.

Ingredient Quantities

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (about 150g), plus a few extra for garnish

8 to 12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey, optional, if you like it sweeter

12 ounces Sprite, chilled (about 1 standard can)

1 to 2 cups ice cubes, as needed

1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish, optional

How to Make this

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1. If using frozen blueberries let them sit 5 to 10 minutes to thaw a bit, measure 1 cup and set a few extra aside for garnish; slice the lemon thinly if using for garnish.

2. In a sturdy glass, jar or cocktail shaker add the 1 cup blueberries, 8 to 12 mint leaves and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.

3. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey if you like it sweeter; if you use honey stir it with a teaspoon of warm water first so it mixes easier.

4. Muddle the blueberries and mint gently until the berries burst and the mint releases aroma, but dont pulverize the mint or it will taste bitter.

5. For a smoother drink strain the muddled mix through a fine mesh into a pitcher or serving glass pressing on the solids to get the juices; if you like texture skip straining.

6. Fill glasses with 1 to 2 cups ice as needed, then pour the blueberry-mint mixture over the ice.

7. Top each glass with chilled Sprite (use the full 12 ounces for one big drink or split between two glasses), stir gently to combine so you dont lose all the fizz.

8. Taste and adjust: add a little more simple syrup or honey if it needs sweetness, or a squeeze more lemon if it needs brightness.

9. Garnish with the extra blueberries, mint sprigs (clap the mint between your hands first to wake up the aroma) and a lemon slice, then serve immediately so the Sprite stays bubbly.

Equipment Needed

1. 1-cup measuring cup for the blueberries
2. Citrus juicer or reamer and a small bowl to catch the lemon juice
3. Cocktail muddler or a sturdy wooden spoon to mash the berries and mint
4. Large glass jar or cocktail shaker for mixing
5. Fine mesh strainer plus a rubber spatula or spoon to press out juices
6. Pitcher or serving glasses to pour into
7. Paring knife and cutting board for slicing the lemon and prepping mint
8. Long stirring spoon and ice tongs or scoop for filling glasses

FAQ

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (about 150g), plus a few extra for garnish

8 to 12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey, optional, if you like it sweeter

12 ounces Sprite, chilled (about 1 standard can)

1 to 2 cups ice cubes, as needed

1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish, optional

Can I make this ahead of time? You can make the blueberry syrup or muddled berry mix up to 24 hours ahead and keep it chilled, but add the Sprite and ice right before serving so it stays fizzy.

What if I don't have Sprite? Use any lemon-lime soda, club soda plus a splash of lemon-lime juice, or ginger ale for a warmer flavor. Club soda will be less sweet so add a touch more syrup if you like it sweet.

Is this drink vegan? Yes if you use simple syrup or another plant sweetener. Honey is not vegan, so swap with agave or simple syrup to keep it vegan.

Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes. No need to fully thaw. They add chill and texture, just muddle a bit harder if they're frozen solid.

How can I make it boozy? Add 1 to 2 ounces of vodka, gin, or white rum per glass. Stir gently after adding alcohol.

My drink turned out bitter, what happened? You probably over-muddled the mint or used too much lemon. Muddle lightly and taste as you go, adjust sweetener to balance.

Blueberry Mocktail Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Blueberries: swap for raspberries, blackberries or frozen mixed berries, they give a similar sweet tart flavor and you might need a bit less simple syrup.
Fresh mint leaves: try basil or lemon balm instead, both smell bright and fresh, basil brings a sweeter, peppery note.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice: use lime juice or grapefruit juice for a different citrus twist, taste and adjust for sweetness.
Sprite: substitute ginger ale, lemon-lime sparkling water with a splash of simple syrup, or plain soda water plus a little extra citrus for fizz without the extra sugar.

Pro Tips

– Macerate the berries a bit first: toss the blueberries with the lemon juice and a tiny pinch of salt and let them sit 10-15 minutes so they release more juice, that way you get deeper flavor without adding more sugar. If using frozen, thaw a little and pat dry so the drink dont get watered down.

– Muddle gently and with the right tool: use a flat-ended muddler or the back of a wooden spoon and press just until the berries burst and the mint smells, dont pulverize the mint or it goes bitter. If you hate bits, strain through a fine mesh and press the solids, but if you like texture skip the straining.

– Keep the Sprite ice cold and add it last, pour slowly down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to keep more fizz, then only stir once or twice so it stays bubbly longer.

– Sweeten smart: dissolve honey in a teaspoon of warm water before mixing or make a small batch of simple syrup and keep it in the fridge for next time, and always taste as you go because its way easier to add sweetness than take it away.

Blueberry Mocktail Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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I stirred fresh blueberries, mint and lemon into a Blueberry Sprite and slipped in a tiny secret that will have you clicking through for the full recipe.

Servings

servings

Calories

141

kcal

Equipment: 1. 1-cup measuring cup for the blueberries
2. Citrus juicer or reamer and a small bowl to catch the lemon juice
3. Cocktail muddler or a sturdy wooden spoon to mash the berries and mint
4. Large glass jar or cocktail shaker for mixing
5. Fine mesh strainer plus a rubber spatula or spoon to press out juices
6. Pitcher or serving glasses to pour into
7. Paring knife and cutting board for slicing the lemon and prepping mint
8. Long stirring spoon and ice tongs or scoop for filling glasses

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (about 150g), plus a few extra for garnish
8 to 12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey, optional, if you like it sweeter
12 ounces Sprite, chilled (about 1 standard can)
1 to 2 cups ice cubes, as needed
1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish, optional

Directions

If using frozen blueberries let them sit 5 to 10 minutes to thaw a bit, measure 1 cup and set a few extra aside for garnish; slice the lemon thinly if using for garnish.
In a sturdy glass, jar or cocktail shaker add the 1 cup blueberries, 8 to 12 mint leaves and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey if you like it sweeter; if you use honey stir it with a teaspoon of warm water first so it mixes easier.
Muddle the blueberries and mint gently until the berries burst and the mint releases aroma, but dont pulverize the mint or it will taste bitter.
For a smoother drink strain the muddled mix through a fine mesh into a pitcher or serving glass pressing on the solids to get the juices; if you like texture skip straining.
Fill glasses with 1 to 2 cups ice as needed, then pour the blueberry-mint mixture over the ice.
Top each glass with chilled Sprite (use the full 12 ounces for one big drink or split between two glasses), stir gently to combine so you dont lose all the fizz.
Taste and adjust: add a little more simple syrup or honey if it needs sweetness, or a squeeze more lemon if it needs brightness.
Garnish with the extra blueberries, mint sprigs (clap the mint between your hands first to wake up the aroma) and a lemon slice, then serve immediately so the Sprite stays bubbly.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.