Wild Blueberry Water With A Hint of Lemon and Mint

I’m always trying to find ways to drink enough water, not just as a New Year’s resolution but as a regular habit. I don’t like sugary drinks, so I’m constantly looking for alternatives. 

This blueberry (arándano) fruit-infused water recipe is not only delicious but also a healthy drink with many health benefits.

After a while, plain old water can be boring, and blueberries have so many incredible benefits, including being an excellent source of vitamin C. After reading this article on Goop about heavy metal detox, I came across the incredible benefits of wild blueberries. 

I then went down the rabbit hole of all things wild blueberries and how incredible Maine wild blueberries were. Then, I added lemon juice and fresh herbs like fresh mint, and now I make this flavored water recipe at least once a week.

Olga’s Notes

1. This drink is super hydrating and so simple to make. It honestly takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
2. Go frozen when you can. They’ll last so much longer.
3. Play with the recipe and add any of your favorite citrus fruits or herbs.

Blueberry Water Is More Than Just A Refreshing Drink

You can call it blueberry water or blueberry agua fresca! What’s incredible about this refreshing blueberry juice is that it’s made with really good-for-you, wild blueberries. 

I discovered these frozen wild, juicy blueberries with 2x the antioxidants. It is better than just plain fresh blueberries because they’re frozen and last in the freezer for so much longer. 

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients you’ll need to make this blueberry infused water.

1. Frozen wild blueberries – add any of your favorite fresh fruit, including fresh berries to this recipe for a fun
2. Water – sparkling or plain water (cold water is the best)
3. Lemon Juice or Lime Juice
4. Fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, and thyme. I personally love fresh mint in this recipe.
5. Ice – is optional

Other Ingredient Ideas

1. Fresh ginger
2. Apple cider vinegar
3. Cinnamon sticks

How To Make Blueberry Water Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start by scooping frozen blueberries into a mason jar and thawing them. This shouldn’t take too long. You don’t want them completely thawed but enough to mash them.
2. Carefully and gently mash the blueberries.
3. Then squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mason jar.
4. Add Ice or go no ice.
5. Then add the water. Remember to add your favorite sparkling, mineral, or plain water. If you use plain water, use filtered water for the best results.
6. Add a handful of fresh mint leaves.
7. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, or enjoy it! These wild blueberries have such a pop of color, sweetness, and flavor that I found the infused water to taste incredible immediately after making it.

Top Tips For Delicious Blueberry Infused Water

1. Go with fresh ingredients, like fresh lemon juice, rather than bottled lemon juice.
2. Experiment with different fruits, like fresh oranges for orange water with blueberry. Delish!
3. Multiply the quantities to make this recipe in a large mason jar or glass pitcher for a larger batch.
4. For stronger flavors, add more blueberries and blend.
5. If you prefer not to have bits of blueberries in your drink, strain the blueberry bits with a fine mesh strainer.

Blueberry Water Ice

Add blueberry-infused water to ice cube trays, and add one or two blueberries to each ice cube with a piece of mint or herb. You will have stunning ice cubes, which you can add to a cup of water or mineral water.

Fruit Infused Water Bottles

Make a to-go blueberry water using those fruit-infused water bottles. Make the water the night before and take it to the next morning. It’s an easy way to prep the perfect drink for the next day.

FAQs

Wild Blueberry Water With A Hint of Lemon and Mint

Olga Muñoz

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Mason Jar – 16oz
• 1 Cocktail Muddler

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup Frozen Wild Blueberries
• 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice or juiced 1/4 lemon
• 1 cup Water
• 1 handful Fresh Mint
• 1 cup Ice

Instructions

 

• Step One

  Start by scooping frozen blueberries into a mason jar and thawing them. This shouldn’t take too long. You don’t want them completely thawed but enough to mash them.
• Step Two

  Carefully and gently mash the blueberries. Then, squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mason jar.
• Step Three

  Add Ice or go no ice. Then add the water.

  Remember to add your favorite sparkling, mineral, or plain water. If you use plain water, use filtered water for the best results.
• Step Four

  Add a handful of fresh mint leaves. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, or enjoy it!

  These wild blueberries have such a pop of color, sweetness, and flavor that I found the infused water to taste incredible immediately after making it.

Notes

Notes:

This recipe doesn’t require straining, so you will notice small pieces of blueberries in the water. However, if you prefer to remove the blueberry bits, you can strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer. It’s worth noting that by keeping the bits of blueberries in the water, you get the added health benefit of the fiber found in blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 16ozCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7.5gVitamin C: 10mg

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