Lemon Blueberry Mocktail – A Couple Cooks

June 3, 2025

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This lemon blueberry mocktail is zingy and refreshing, and looks like a craft cocktail! Ready in just 5 minutes with fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic drink for any occasion.

Here’s a fun fruity mocktail recipe that’s the perfect easy summer drink! Alex and I are cocktail experts and drink enthusiasts: and we fully support the current trend toward mindful drinking. Great drinks should be about flavor and experience, not just alcohol, right?

This lemon blueberry mocktail is all about that experience: the combination of tart lemon, sweet blueberries, and aromatic mint creates layers of complexity naturally! Even my craft cocktail–loving friends love it (Alex and I recently served it to a pregnant friend who raved). Here’s why you’ll love this mocktail:

Naturally refreshing: No artificial syrups or sugary mixers
Ready in 5 minutes: So quick and simple
Customizable sweetness: Perfect as-is or easily adjusted
Kid and adult approved: Sophisticated enough for everyone

How to make this lemon blueberry mocktail

The key to this mocktail’s incredible flavor is in the muddling technique and garnishes. Here’s my foolproof method:

Muddle the mint: Start by muddling the mint a few times to release its oils.
Add the frozen blueberries and muddle: Add 2 tablespoons to your cocktail shaker. I like using frozen berries here because they instantly add great color (Alex’s idea: and it works!). But you can use fresh if desired. Press and twist about 10-12 times to break down the berries.
Add fresh lemon juice, then shake and strain: Squeeze half a lemon directly over the muddled mixture. This usually yields about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, then strain into a glass.
Top with tonic: Pour 4 ounces of chilled tonic water slowly to preserve the bubbles.
Garnish: Garnish with mint leaves, lemon wedges and fresh blueberries.

Tips for next level mocktails

Through countless tests of mocktail recipes, I’ve discovered these game-changing tips:

Chill your glass: Pop it in the freezer while you prep for an extra-cold drink
Use quality tonic: Fever-Tree or Q Tonic make a noticeable difference (these are my favorites)
Make it pretty: The more garnishes, the better!
Batch smartly: Muddle larger quantities, but add tonic individually

Make this mocktail your own

One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it adapts to different preferences:

Make it sweeter: Add 1 teaspoon of honey, simple syrup, or agave nectar with the lemon juice
Lavender lemon: Add a tiny pinch of culinary lavender when muddling
Ginger sparkle: Muddle in a thin slice of fresh ginger for a spicy kick, or use ginger beer
Cucumber refresh: Add 3-4 cucumber slices for spa-water vibes
Rosemary twist: Replace mint with a small rosemary sprig
Tropical escape: Add a splash of coconut water for a tropical version
Fun garnish ideas: Thread fresh blueberries on a cocktail pick, add a lemon twist, or even add edible flowers

Make ahead & batch tips

You can make a large batch of muddled mixture up to 2 hours ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, then add about 2 tablespoons to each glass, add ice, and top with tonic water. The flavors actually intensify with a little marinating time.

This mocktail is best made fresh, but you can store the muddled mixture (without tonic) for up to 24 hours in the fridge. The mint will darken slightly but the flavor remains excellent. Never add the tonic until serving—flat tonic water is sad tonic water.

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