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Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail

serves2

cooking time25 mins

difficulty levelmoderate

RECIPE BY: Dorot Gardens

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Blueberry Syrup
Ingredients for Sparkling Mocktail

Cooking Instructions:

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.

When you’re ready to serve, add ice to your drinking glasses and top with 1/4 cup blueberry syrup.

Top each with about 1/2 cup sparkling water, plus more blueberry syrup for sweetness or sparkling water to taste.

Stir to combine, and enjoy!

Recipe Details:

A Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail That Feels Special

This blueberry ginger mocktail recipe is bright, bubbly, and a little more exciting than a regular soft drink. The blueberry syrup brings most of the flavor, giving each glass a deeper blueberry-ginger taste before the sparkling water adds refreshing fizz.

Dorot Gardens Crushed Ginger makes prep even simpler. No peeling, grating, or chopping needed. Just pop the ginger cubes into the saucepan with the blueberries and rosemary, then let the syrup come together.

Why Blueberry and Ginger Work So Well Together

Blueberry and ginger bring a lovely balance to the same glass. Blueberries add fruity sweetness, while
ginger adds a warm, zippy note that keeps the drink from tasting too sweet.

From there, lemon juice brightens the syrup, maple syrup rounds it out, and rosemary adds a gentle herbal
finish. Straining keeps the mocktail smooth and easy to sip. Top it with sparkling water, and this blueberry
ginger mocktail is fresh, balanced, and ready to pour.

Tips for a Better Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Mocktail

Let the blueberry syrup cool slightly before adding it to your glass. This helps keep the ice from melting
too quickly, so the mocktail stays cool and refreshing.

When you are ready to serve, add chilled sparkling water to keep the drink fizzy. For a sweeter mocktail,
add a little more blueberry syrup. For a lighter sip, use more sparkling water.

Serve over plenty of ice and stir gently before drinking. This helps the syrup and sparkling water blend
without losing too much sparkle. For a simple finish, add a few blueberries or a small rosemary sprig.

Ginger Flavor Without the Peeling

Fresh ginger can add great flavor to drinks, but it usually means peeling, chopping, or grating before you start. Dorot Gardens Crushed Ginger helps you skip that step.

The cubes are pre-portioned and ready to use straight from the freezer. As the syrup simmers, they melt into the blueberries and rosemary, giving this blueberry ginger mocktail a warm ginger flavor with less prep and less mess.

FAQs about This Recipe

Yes. You can make the blueberry syrup ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. When it’s time to serve, pour it over ice and top with sparkling water.

Yes. Fresh or frozen blueberries both work for this recipe. Since the berries are simmered into a syrup, frozen blueberries are an easy option when fresh ones are not on hand.

Add more blueberry syrup a little at a time until the drink tastes right to you. For a lighter mocktail, add more sparkling water instead.

Yes. Ginger ale can be used instead of sparkling water, but it will make the drink sweeter and add more ginger flavor. Start with less syrup and adjust to taste.

Add the sparkling water right before serving so the drink stays bubbly and fresh in the glass.