Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) black salt
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) roasted cumin powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) chilled sparkling water
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp (15g) frozen blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Combine the fresh blueberries, water, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, crushing the berries with the back of a spoon as they soften.
  2. Once the mixture has reduced by about one-third and the liquid is a deep indigo, stir in the black salt, chaat masala, and cumin powder. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar, pressing firmly on the solids to extract the syrup. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Fill a tall glass with ice and a few frozen blueberries. Pour in 2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) of the chilled Spiced Blueberry Masala Soda syrup and the fresh lemon juice.
  5. Top with chilled sparkling water, stirring gently with a long spoon to create a gradient effect. Garnish with a slap of fresh mint to release the oils.