Blueberry Mint Cocktail

Name: Blueberry Mint Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. blueberries; 1 c. sugar; 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons); 3 sprigs mint, plus more for garnish; 1 c. whiskey or mezcal, optional; Club Soda

Fresh blueberries and mint make this the ultimate summer sipper.

By Lyda BurnettePublished: Jan 25, 2021

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BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

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Ingredients

2 cups blueberries
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
3 sprigs mint, plus more for garnish
1 cup whiskey or mezcal, optional
Club Soda

Directions

1. Step 1 Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, mint, and 1 1/3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blueberries begin to pop, 8 to 10 minutes; let cool. Discard mint. Transfer mixture to a blender and process until smooth.
2. Step 2Strain mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Stir in whiskey or mezcal, if desired. Serve over ice topped with club soda and garnished with mint.

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