Bubbly Elderberry Lime Mocktail

Ingredients

• 2-3 mint leaves
• 2 tbsp elderberry syrup
• 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice (half a lime)
• Handful of blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
• Ice
• Lime slice and mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Put the mint leaves in a glass and muddle. Use a gentle, firm pressing motion to bruise the herbs. Do not grind, as it will tear the leaves and overpower the drink.
2. Combine the elderberry syrup, lime juice and blueberries in the glass. Lightly mash them together with the muddler so some blueberries break and release their juices.
3. Top with ice and lime slices, then pour over sparkling water until it reaches the edge of the glass. Add mint leaves and a straw, if desired, and serve.