July 4th weekend is not far away, celebrate with this festive Blueberry Coconut drink!
Blueberry Coconut Sparkler Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup coconut rum
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Blueberries for garnish
Instructions:
- Blueberry Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries and sugar.
- Heat over medium heat, mashing the blueberries with a fork as they cook.
- Cook until the sugar is dissolved, and the blueberries have released their juices.
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture to extract the blueberry syrup. Allow it to cool.
- Blueberry Coconut Mix:
- In a blender, combine the blueberry syrup, coconut water, coconut rum, and fresh lime juice.
- Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Assembling the Blueberry Coconut Sparkler:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blueberry coconut mix over the ice, filling each glass about halfway.
- Adding Sparkle:
- Top off each glass with sparkling water to add a refreshing fizz.
- Garnish:
- Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a few whole blueberries.
This delightful cocktail combines the sweet and tart flavors of blueberries with the tropical essence of coconut rum, creating a drink that looks great and tastes delicious. Perfect for warm days or as a festive beverage.
