Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, boil water. Once water is boiling, add sugar and reduce to a simmer, stirring often until all sugar has dissolved.

Step 2

Add blueberries, lemon juice, and mint continuing to simmer about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Strain into a mason jar or container with lid and store in the fridge up to 1 week. Makes 4 servings.

Step 4

In a cocktail shaker, muddle together fresh blueberries + mint leaves. Add ice, simple syrup, rum alternative, pineapple juice + lime juice, shaking vigorously to combine.

Step 5

Strain into a collins glass over ice, top with lime seltzer + garnish with lime and fresh mint.