This lemon blueberry mocktail is zesty and invigorating, and resembles a craft cocktail! Prepared in merely 5 minutes using fresh ingredients, it serves as the ideal non-alcoholic beverage for any event.
Here’s a delightful fruity mocktail recipe that’s the perfect simple summer refreshment! Alex and I are connoisseurs of cocktails and beverage aficionados, and we enthusiastically embrace the current movement toward mindful drinking. Exceptional drinks should focus on flavor and experience, not solely on alcohol, right?
This lemon blueberry mocktail emphasizes that experience: the mix of tangy lemon, sweet blueberries, and fragrant mint creates inherent layers of complexity! Even my friends who adore craft cocktails enjoy it (Alex and I recently offered it to a pregnant friend who was thrilled). Here’s why you’ll appreciate this mocktail:
– Inherently refreshing: No artificial syrups or sugary mixers
– Ready in 5 minutes: Extremely quick and easy
– Customizable sweetness: Perfect as it is or easily modified
– Kid and adult approved: Sophisticated enough for all ages
## How to prepare this lemon blueberry mocktail
The secret to this mocktail’s amazing flavor lies in the muddling technique and garnishes. Here’s my foolproof approach:
1. Muddle the mint: Begin by muddling the mint a few times to release its oils.
2. Add the frozen blueberries and muddle: Introduce 2 tablespoons to your cocktail shaker. I prefer using frozen berries here because they instantly enhance the color (a suggestion from Alex: and it works!). However, you can use fresh if preferred. Press and twist roughly 10-12 times to break down the berries.
3. Incorporate fresh lemon juice, then shake and strain: Squeeze half a lemon directly over the muddled mixture. This typically produces about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, then strain into a glass.
4. Top with tonic: Pour 4 ounces of chilled tonic water slowly to maintain the bubbles.
5. Garnish: Add mint leaves, lemon wedges, and fresh blueberries for decoration.
## Tips for elevated mocktails
After numerous experiments with [mocktail recipes](https://www.acouplecooks.com/mocktail-recipes/), I’ve uncovered these transformative tips:
– Chill your glass: Place it in the freezer while you prepare for an extra-chilled drink
– Use quality tonic: Fever-Tree or Q Tonic make a significant difference (these are my go-tos)
– Beautify it: More garnishes equal a better presentation!
– Batch wisely: Muddle larger amounts, but top with tonic individually
## Personalize this mocktail
One of the greatest aspects of this recipe is how easily it can cater to diverse preferences:
– Increase sweetness: Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey, [simple syrup](https://www.acouplecooks.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup/), or agave nectar with the lemon juice
– Lavender lemon: Introduce a small pinch of culinary lavender when muddling
– Ginger sparkle: Muddle in a thin slice of fresh ginger for a spicy twist, or substitute with ginger beer
– Cucumber refresh: Add 3-4 cucumber slices for a spa-water feel
– Rosemary twist: Substitute mint with a small rosemary sprig
– Tropical getaway: Add a splash of coconut water for a tropical rendition
– Creative garnish ideas: Skewer fresh blueberries on a cocktail pick, add a [lemon twist](https://www.acouplecooks.com/how-to-make-a-lemon-twist/), or even incorporate edible flowers
## Make ahead & batch suggestions
You can prepare a large batch of muddled mixture up to 2 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, then add about 2 tablespoons to each glass, include ice, and finish with tonic water. The flavors genuinely amplify with a bit of marinating time.
This mocktail is best when made fresh, but you can store the muddled mixture (without tonic) for up to 24 hours in the fridge. The mint will darken slightly, but the flavor remains superb. Always add the tonic just before serving—flat tonic water is disappointing tonic water.
## Lemon Blueberry Mocktail
This lemon blueberry mocktail is zesty and invigorating, and resembles a craft cocktail! Prepared in merely 5 minutes using fresh ingredients, it serves as the ideal non-alcoholic beverage for any event.
**Author:** [Sonja Overhiser](https://www.acouplecooks.com/about/)
**Prep Time:** 5 minutes
**Cook Time:** 0 minutes
**Total Time:** 5 minutes
**Yield:** 1 drink
**Category:** Drink
**Method:** Stirred
**Cuisine:** Mocktails
**Diet:** Vegan
### Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons frozen blueberries (see Notes)
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
– 4–6 fresh mint leaves,