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Blueberry Lemon Refresher

Delicious Blueberry Lemon Refresher for a Chilly Summer Sip

Enjoy a refreshing Blueberry Lemonade, perfect for summer sipping with a hint of tartness and sweetness from blueberries and lemons.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries or frozen if fresh isn't available
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 0.5 piece Lemon Peels optional for extra zest
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider honey or a sugar substitute for a healthier alternative
  • 1 cup Water opt for cold or sparkling water

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh blueberries, the zest of half a lemon, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and blueberries begin to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the blueberry mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  3. Once the syrup has cooled, take a fine mesh strainer and carefully pour the mixture through it into a large bowl or measuring cup.
  4. In a large pitcher, mix the strained blueberry syrup with 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
  5. Refrigerate the combined Blueberry Lemonade until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover Blueberry Lemonade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze blueberry syrup in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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