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Sparkling Blueberry Cream Soda

A refreshing, vibrant layered mocktail featuring homemade blueberry syrup, fizzy sparkling water, and a luxurious float of rich cream, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Drinks, Mocktail
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
Drink Assembly (per drink)
  • 3 tbsp prepared blueberry syrup cooled
  • 1 cup ice crushed or cubed
  • 0.75 cup sparkling water or club soda
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp whipped cream
  • 1 handful fresh blueberries

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Tall highball glasses
  • Fine-mesh sieve (optional)
  • Long stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, mashing the berries slightly, until the mixture is thick and jammy.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. For a smooth syrup, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Let the syrup cool completely.
  4. To assemble: Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the cooled blueberry syrup into the bottom of a tall glass.
  5. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
  6. Slowly pour sparkling water over the ice, leaving about an inch and a half of space at the top.
  7. Gently pour the heavy cream over the sparkling water to create a swirling layer.
  8. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and fresh blueberries. Stir before drinking.

Notes

Syrup can be made up to two weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.