Blue Riviera Sparkler — France
A deep blue blueberry and lavender sparkling mocktail for France. Elegant, effervescent, and perfect for World Cup 2026 watch parties.
By Larry Leo | Prep: | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 oz blueberry puree (Wyman's wild blueberries, blended and strained)
- 0.5 oz lavender syrup (Monin)
- 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6 oz sparkling water (San Pellegrino)
- Ice
- Lemon twist and dried lavender sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup frozen wild blueberries with 2 oz water until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove skins and seeds.
- In a shaker with ice, combine blueberry puree, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake for 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain evenly into two chilled flute glasses.
- Top each with 3 oz sparkling water and stir once gently.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a single dried lavender sprig.
- Serve immediately while the color is at its deepest.
Category: world-cup-2026
Tags: world-cup-2026, france, blueberry, lavender, sparkling, elegant, blue