Bluberry mint water in glasses with straw

Drinks / Seasonal - Summer

Blueberry Mint Water

4 Servings (8oz. per serving)

Prep time: 5 minutes | Inactive time: 30 minutes

Diet Style

GF
LF
LS
P
V+

Tools You'll Need

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • 32 oz Water Pitcher
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ½ orange, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ lime, thinly sliced
  • 2 slices of ginger, peeled and sliced about ¼ inch thick
  • 5 mint leaves, torn
  • 32 oz. chilled sparkling water

Directions

  1. Place ingredients in mixing bowl

    Place lime juice, orange juice, and honey in a mixing bowl.

  2. Whisk

    Whisk together to thin out honey.

  3. Add ingredients to pitcher

    Add remaining ingredients to a 32-ounce water pitcher.

  4. Stir

    Pour in sparkling water followed by juice mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate.

  5. Add ice and steep

    Add ice and let steep in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

  6. Garnish

    Cut additional fruits and herbs for garnish if desired.

Chef Gary in YMCA chef uniform

Chef's Note:

Tearing the mint leaves allows the essential oils to be released for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    19

  • Fat

    0g

  • Saturated Fat

    0g

  • Protein

    1g

  • Total Carbs

    5g

  • Fiber

    1g

  • Sugar

    3g

  • Sodium

    30mg

  • Cholestrol

    0mg