Blueberry Mocktail: Lemon and Berry Fizz

A blueberry mocktail needs crushed fruit to release flavour and colour.

Serving inspiration from the ProstZero drink collection: forest berry spritz

A blueberry mocktail needs crushed fruit to release flavour and colour. Whole blueberries mainly work as garnish. Lemon gives the mild berries a sharper contrast.

The quantities make one serving. Measure the ingredients before mixing and chill any mixer. Syrups, juices and bottled alternatives vary in sweetness and acidity, so taste the base before topping up.

Ingredients for one serving

  • 70 g blueberries
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml simple syrup
  • 120 ml soda
  • Ice

Method

  1. Crush blueberries thoroughly or blend briefly.
  2. Mix with lemon and syrup.
  3. Strain into a glass of ice.
  4. Add soda and stir gently.

Getting the balance right

The skins provide colour but can leave solid pieces in the drink. A fine sieve improves texture. Let frozen berries soften slightly so the purée can be measured consistently. Ripe mild berries tolerate more lemon than tart ones.

Variation and substitutions

Use 5 ml lavender syrup and 5 ml simple syrup for a floral version. Keep lavender restrained so the berry remains noticeable. Replacing some soda with apple juice makes the drink fruitier.

Preparing several servings

Measure juice, purée and syrup shortly before serving. Add ice and carbonated ingredients when you make the drink. To serve a group, multiply the quantities, but adjust one glass first before mixing the whole pitcher.

Common question

Why does it look purple rather than blue?

Natural fruit colour, acidity and dilution affect the result. Blueberries do not guarantee a bright blue drink.

Find more ideas in our mocktail recipe guide . Compare this with Lavender Mocktail: Lemon and Floral Soda or browse the drink collection .