Blueberry Ginger Ale Mocktail Recipe
This one’s all about crisp ginger ale and juicy blueberries. You can have it ready in minutes, no fancy gadgets required.
Just gather what you need and you’re good to go.
Equipment
- Measuring cups for liquids and berries
- Muddler or a sturdy spoon to mash the blueberries
- Small strainer to remove blueberry pulp when needed
- Mixing glass for combining the ingredients
- Tall serving glass for presentation
- Stirring spoon for mixing
- Ice cubes: To chill the drink.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 cup ginger ale chilled
- Ice cubes about 1 cup, or as needed
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add blueberries to your mixing glass.
- Mash the berries with a muddler or spoon until they release their juice.
- Pour in lemon juice and honey (if using), then stir everything well.
- Strain the mixture through a small strainer into a tall serving glass to remove most of the pulp.
- Add ice cubes to fill the glass about halfway.
- Pour chilled ginger ale over the ice and blueberry mix.
- Stir gently to combine without losing the ginger ale’s fizz.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice on top.
Notes
I usually tweak the sweetness depending on my mood and how sweet the berries are. Some days, the blueberries are so tart that a little extra honey is perfect.
If I’m using frozen berries, I let them thaw first so they mash up easier. Sometimes I let the mashed berries and lemon juice sit together for a minute—it seems to boost the blueberry flavor.
Want more ginger kick? Try a spicier ginger ale or mash in a tiny slice of fresh ginger. For making ahead, mix everything but the ice and ginger ale, stash it in the fridge for up to two hours, and then finish it off right before serving.