Mocktail Recipe

Prepare juices and puree

If using whole blueberries, place 1 tablespoon blueberries in a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon simple syrup and muddle gently until broken down. Alternatively, use 1 tablespoon store-bought blueberry puree. Strain only if you want a very smooth drink.

In a pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, the blueberry puree or muddled berries, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Stir vigorously until the syrup is fully incorporated and the mixture is homogenous.

Add 3 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda to the pitcher. Stir gently with a long spoon to preserve carbonation.

Add 2 teaspoons non-alcoholic orange bitters or a few drops of orange essence and stir once. Taste and adjust sweetness with up to 1 extra teaspoon simple syrup or adjust acidity with a splash more lime juice if desired.

Lightly clap the 8 mint leaves between your palms to release aroma, then add them to the pitcher. Stir once to distribute the aroma without bruising the leaves excessively.

Divide about 3/4 cup ice cubes among 4 serving glasses.

Pour the mocktail mixture evenly into the prepared glasses (about 10–11 ounces per glass), leaving the top inch for garnish.

Garnish each glass with an orange wheel on the rim, a lime wedge, and 3 fresh blueberries floated on top. Optionally tuck a mint sprig in each glass for aroma.

Serve immediately with a stirring straw. If making ahead, keep the citrus-berry base chilled and add sparkling water and ice just before serving to maintain fizz.