Wild Blueberry Soda

Something about the combination of fresh squeezed lime juice and summer berries gets me every time, and this wild blueberry soda is no exception.

Really, I think it is quite tasty with just the berries, juices, soda, and a touch of sweetener, but the Wild Blueberry Association takes it a step further with fresh mint leaves and elderflower syrup for a fragrant touch.

If you don’t have any elderflower syrup on hand or can’t find it locally, go ahead and substitute simple syrup or agave nectar – both dissolve well for making a quick blueberry soda. Fresh mint leaves are easy to find in stores during the summer, and can even be grown with ease in your window sill!

Special Diet Notes: Wild Blueberry Soda

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.

Wild Blueberry Soda

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen wild blueberries (I buy them at Trader Joe's), divided
• Juice of 2 limes
• 4 ounces blueberry juice
• 2 ounces elderflower syrup (can substitute simple syrup or agave nectar in a pinch)
• 2-1/2 cups club soda or soda water
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Make a tray of blueberry ice cubes by placing about 1 to 2 teaspoons of berries per cube in an ice cube tray. Reserve ¼ cup of the berries for the drink.
2. Carefully mix the lime juice with the remaining blueberries, blueberry juice and syrup or agave.
3. Pour the juice mixture evenly among four glasses, top each with the soda, stir and add washed mint leaves and the blueberry ice cubes.

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