Step aside, sparkling cider, there’s a new celebratory drink in town! This sparkling blueberry mocktail is a refreshing treat that’s perfect for everything from parties to poolsides.
Just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes required for this bubbly and beautiful drink, friends. Let’s celebrate!
What is a Mocktail?
The word mocktail = mock + cocktail! It’s a non-alcoholic alternative to a traditional cocktail that says bye-bye to the booze but keeps all the goodness of fruit, herbs, syrups, and other tasty cocktail ingredients. It’s a great way to enjoy a refreshing drink that’s still full of fun, just free of alcohol.
How to Make a Sparkling Blueberry Mocktail
This vibrant purple drink starts with an herby, fruity, naturally sweetened simple syrup made by simmering fresh or frozen blueberries with fresh ginger, rosemary, and water.
Then we strain the mixture and add maple syrup and lemon juice for a sweet, bright, and balanced result.
And then it’s mock o’clock! Once the syrup is done, simply combine it with ice cubes and a generous splash of sparkling water. Ya, she’s gorgeous!
We hope you LOVE this blueberry mocktail! It’s:
Herby
Sweet
Tart
Bubbly
Refreshing
SO pretty
& Perfect for parties!
This mocktail is a refreshing drink any time of year! Make it a party by serving with appetizers like charcuterie boards, spinach and artichoke dip, bruschetta, garlic & herb vegan cheese, or charred serrano white bean dip!
More Non-Alcoholic Sips
- 4-Ingredient Citrus & Melon Spritzer
- Refreshing Ginger Lemonade
- Tart Cherry Mulled “Wine” (2 Ways!)
- Lemon Ginger Jasmine Iced Tea
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail
Ingredients
BLUEBERRY SYRUP
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh rosemary, woody stems removed
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
SPARKLING MOCKTAIL
- Ice cubes
- 1/4 cup blueberry syrup (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water*
- Few dashes of orange bitters (optional // elevates and rounds the flavors!)
Instructions
- BLUEBERRY SYRUP: In a small saucepan, combine the water, blueberries, rosemary, and ginger. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the blueberries have lost most of their color and the mixture is dark and fragrant.
- Strain the blueberry mixture into a measuring cup or jar and add the maple syrup and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set aside to cool slightly.
- SPARKLING MOCKTAIL: When you’re ready to serve, add ice to your drinking glasses and top with 1/4 cup blueberry syrup. Top each with ~1/2 cup sparkling water, plus more blueberry syrup for sweetness or sparkling water to taste. A few optional dashes of orange bitters really elevate and round out the flavors. Stir to combine, and enjoy!
- Any leftover syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen in an ice cube tray then transferred to a sealed container for up to 1 month.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Steffani Rideau says
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was great! My kids ended up drinking most of it and I happily let them knowing they were getting good herbs and minerals.
Aw, amazing! We’re so glad the whole family enjoyed it! xoxo
Abi says
Hello, thank you for this recipe.
Can the sparking water be added to the mixture a few hours before consumption? Does this affect quality or taste?
Hi Abi, it will become less fizzy, but otherwise would be okay.
Nors says
A summer full of cocktails and wine has left me feeling sleepless and crabby!
Then I found your Sparkling Blueberry Ginger mocktail and my fall days became brighter with my my nights restful <3
Thanks for an awesome recipe xox
Aw, YAY! We’re so happy it’s helped. Thank you for sharing, Nors! xo
Jennifer says
I am going to a large gathering. Could this be mixed up and served from a pitcher? I don’t want to have to explain how to make it or spend the evening making individual drinks. 😊
Hi Jennifer, you could probably add the sparkling water to the pitcher when you get there. It might not be quite as bubbly especially as it sits, but should otherwise work!
Kae says
This syrup is absolutely delightful and so easy to make! PSA it’s also absolutely DIVINE in a matcha latte 🤤
Ooo that sounds amazing! Must try! Thank you for sharing, Kae.
Rachael Ognjanov says
This was fantastic. I doubled the recipe, and had to make more already (in less than a week).
A massive hit at our dinner parties.
I have a love heart shaped ice cube tray, and frozen half the mixture. Added a few syrup ice cubes, regular ice cubes, some mixture and some soda and a slice of orange. Everyone loved it.
Oh how cute! We’re so glad you’re enjoying it. Thank you so much for sharing, Rachael! xo
amanda says
i read this comment and made it the next morning and added to my matcha. sooo good!
Love this sharing of great ideas! Thank you both for contributing to our little community here on the internet! xo
HannaG says
This was great & I can’t wait to make it again! My friends loved it & asked for the recipe. One modification I recommend was a mix of ginger beer & sparking water instead of just sparkling water. Adds a nice gingery bite. Also used a bit more syrup per drink than suggested. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!
Yum, that sounds extra amazing! Thank you for sharing, Hanna! xo
ANDREA says
This was a total hit at my party. The non-drinkers and drinkers alike enjoyed it. It’s herby and slightly sweet with a pleasant taste and pretty appearance.
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Andrea!
Megan says
Easy to make and tastes great! Glad I made a double batch, also not as sweet as I thought (which is nice).
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Megan. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
das says
This is an easy and delicious mocktail. I want to thank you for this recipe because I committed to a dry January this year, and I made it! This mocktail hit the spot and was the perfect happy hour treat as I prepared dinner during this month (mostly MB recipes as well!). I kept the syrup stocked in my fridge all month long! I made the recipe as is except I substituted one tsp coconut sugar for the maple syrup. (I was also looking to reduce sugar this month, and I think it still tastes great with little sweetness). Thanks again! I’ll be drinking this the rest of the year too.
Whoop! We’re so glad you’re enjoying it. Thank you for sharing! xo
Ann F says
Delicious. Nice balance of ginger and rosemary. Easy to make. Definitely will double the recipe next time. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Ann. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Katrina says
Wouldn’t a syrup be at least a bit concentrated? When the mixture finished simmering it was still the same thickness as when it started and honestly I didn’t find it very flavorful. I used organic blueberries I had picked myself last summer which were delicious berries. I ended up adding more berries and cooking it longer to thicken /concentrate it a bit. Tasty, but next time I’ll Katrina t with double (at least) the ingredients. I look forward to experimenting with using it and some non-alcoholic spirits I have to make some fancy non-alcoholic drinks
Hi Katrina, thanks for the feedback! The mixture doesn’t thicken like a syrup, but we can see how that might be confusing. Cooking longer and adding more berries would be delicious!
Cam says
This drink is amazing. First mocktail I’ve ever made. Well unless you count mixing limeade and seltzer water with a lime garnish. I’m doing dry January and February and to keep things fresh and interesting, I’m doing mocktails. This is a winner. Let’s see what else you got!!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Cam. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Yvonne says
Yummy!!! This is so tasty!! Thank you 😊
I am on the thought wave of thinking of recipes more of guidelines kind of “cook” and not that I measured the ingredients in your recipe I did follow along. Then mixed it with an Italian mandarin orange sparkling water. ..since I didn’t have orange bitters.. –do you have a recipe for orange bitters?
We’re so glad you enjoyed it Yvonne! We don’t have a recipe for orange bitters, but we will add it to our ideas list!
Nicole says
Loved this! I toted a jar around to a few NYE get togethers to share, and it was a hit with both sparkling water and sparkling wine. I found the ginger overpowered the blueberry a bit but it was still lovely and a beautiful color.
Yay! So glad this was enjoyed by many. Thanks for the review, Nicole!
Hilary says
Mmm, great blend of ingreds! I really enjoyed this drink upon celebrating New Year’s, thank you! I used around double the syrup with about half the ratio of sparkling water in my drink to make it the balance of sweet and tart that I wanted. I also found that a splash of alcohol-free gin along with the syrup and a little of the sparkling water worked nicely as well 😍
Yum, sounds delish! Thanks so much for the great review, Hilary!
Shreya says
Loved it! A very good drink for the whole family to serve on special occasions. Garnished it with some fresh blueberries🍸
Thanks for the great review, Shreya! So glad you enjoyed!
Jill says
This syrup is really good. We added it to mimosas and even got creative with a whiskey sour, both were delicious.
Yum! Thanks so much for the great review, Jill!
Amanda says
Yummmm!!! Perfectly delicious served over ice and also when syrup is shaken with ice and topped with seltzer in a coupe glass for a very cute mocktail.
Ooo, the coupe glass sounds so elegant! Thanks for the lovely review, Amanda!
Stacy says
Minimalist Baker does it again. Love it!!
Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Stacy!
Miranda says
Do you have other ideas or suggestions for using this as a mixer? (Other than bubbly) I was wondering if whiskey would taste good with it like a blackberry bramble almost🤔
The syrup was really tasty on its own!
Hmm that could be tasty! We think it be yummy if shaken with gin? Let us know what you try!
Elizabeth Hetrick says
The simple syrup is delish. I made a double batch & froze in oversized-1/4 cup-to easily enjoy of an evening or when entertaining.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Elizabeth. We are so glad you enjoyed [it! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Laurie says
I made this for a small dinner party. Everyone came back for seconds and thirds. Very tasty and festive!
We’re so glad you and your guests enjoyed it, Laurie. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
sherry says
sounds very refreshing! especially during this hot summer we’re having.
sher says
Where can I find the glassware (cups and pitcher) from the video?
Hi! The teapot is from Amazon and the glasses are from Our Place. Hope that helps!