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Blueberry Lemonade

Delicious Blueberry Lemonade for Refreshing Summer Sips

This Blueberry Lemonade combines juicy blueberries and zesty lemon juice for a refreshing summer drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Syrup
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 zest Lemon For added flavor
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 cup Water Use cold water
For Serving
  • Ice Cubes Ice Cubes Could be frozen blueberries
  • Fresh Mint or Lemon Slices For garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring jug

Method
 

Prepare the Blueberry Syrup
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of blueberries, the zest of one lemon, 0.5 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium, stirring for 5-7 minutes until blueberries soften.
  2. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract liquid.
  4. In a pitcher, mix strained syrup with 4 cups of cold water and 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir thoroughly.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Start with less sugar and add more if desired. Roll lemons before juicing for maximum yield. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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