Blueberry Faux-jitos: A Mocktail

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blueberry faux-jitos

I don’t know about you ladies, but I am really looking forward to fall. This heat has been getting to me lately and I am ready to cuddle up with blankets, scarves and sweaters. (Yes, I know we live in San Diego, but a girl can dream of cooler weather, right?!) The only thing I will miss about summer are warm evenings with my blueberry faux-jitos. I concocted this recipe while pregnant with my son and have been drinking it ever since when I want a refreshing and festive drink with none of the booze. This is the perfect drink to enjoy while pregnant because it contains ginger, which fixes just about any bout of nausea you might be having, or while breastfeeding since you won’t have to worry about getting tipsy from having too many.

blueberry faux-jitos

The recipe is very simple and all of the ingredients can be purchased at nearly any grocery store. You will need:

Ingredients:

  • Mint (just a few sprigs)
  • Blueberries
  • A lime or two (in case you want more than one)
  • Ginger beer or ginger ale (Q Ginger is a favorite, but any will do)
  • Ice cubes

blueberry faux-jitos

blueberry faux-jitos

Supplies:

  • Highball glass
  • Muddler

This recipe couldn’t be easier.

Grab a few leaves of mint and tear them into small pieces in the bottom of your glass.

blueberry faux-jitos

Add a handful of blueberries and add the squeezed juice of one lime. Feel free to use less lime juice if you’d prefer your drink to be less tart.

blueberry faux-jitos

Muddle the blueberries, mint and lime juice together until the blueberries are nice and pulverized. (If you have a fussy toddler, an uncooperative teen or even a sassy husband, feel free to give those blueberries a few extra punches with the muddler).

blueberry faux-jitos

Add a few ice cubes. Fill the rest of your glass with ginger beer or ginger ale.

blueberry faux-jitos

Stir and enjoy!

blueberry faux-jitos

For some fun variations, substitute the blueberries with strawberries or peaches. Cheers!

 

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Kate
Like most mothers, Kate is many things. To name a few: Mama to Jack; Wife to Matt; Encinitas dweller, beach frequenter and future "Grom Mom"; coffee connoisseur, wine aficionado and foodie; Farmers' Market fanatic; perpetual explorer and lover of life. Kate believes that motherhood is both exquisitely beautiful and unbelievably hard sometimes. She hopes that her posts can spark inspiration to explore, share encouragement, and help San Diego moms make the most of living in "America's Finest City." You can find more of Kate's thoughts and experiences at www.loveonejack.com.

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