Description
Refresh your palate with the Blueberry Lemon Gummy Bear Mocktail, a lively and playful drink combining fresh blueberries, zesty lemon, and a natural gelling agent to create a fun gummy texture. This mocktail balances fruity sweetness with tart brightness, making it an ideal refreshment for warm days, parties, or any occasion needing a unique, dairy-free, and light beverage.
Ingredients
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Fruits and Liquids
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon blueberry extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Sweeteners and Gelling Agents
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural) or agave (natural)
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons smoked turkey bacon crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Base: Thoroughly wash the fresh blueberries. Blend them together with fresh lemon juice and water until smooth, creating a vibrant and fruity base for your mocktail.
- Sweeten and Add Vinegar: Stir in the maple syrup or agave along with the apple cider vinegar, balancing the tartness with a gentle sweetness for a lively flavor.
- Incorporate the Natural Gelling Agent: Gently heat the mixture on low and whisk in the natural gelling agent, stirring continuously until it thickens slightly to achieve the desired gummy texture.
- Chill and Set: Pour the thickened mixture into molds or containers. Refrigerate until fully set, allowing the gummy bears to firm up perfectly.
- Mix and Serve: Once set, crumble or slice the gummy bites and add them to sparkling water or chilled grape juice for a refreshing, bubbly, and textured mocktail experience. Top with smoked turkey bacon crumbles if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons and blueberries to maximize flavor intensity and brightness.
- Adjust the amount of natural sweetener according to your preferred sweetness.
- Slowly heat when adding the natural gelling agent to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth texture.
- Chill the mixture long enough to allow the gummies to set firmly before serving.
- Enhance berry flavor by adding a small amount of natural blueberry extract without increasing sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 250 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry, lemon, gummy bear, mocktail, refreshing drink, dairy-free, gluten free, natural gelling agent, fruity beverage