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Blueberry Lemon Refresher

Refreshing Blueberry Lemon Refresher for Hot Summer Days

This Blueberry Lemon Refresher combines sweet blueberries and tangy lemon for a refreshing summer drink that’s easy to customize.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries can use frozen if needed
  • 0.5 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peels optional for added aroma
  • 1 cup water can use sparkling water for fizz
For Serving
  • handful mint leaves for garnish
  • to taste ice cubes for serving
  • to taste whole blueberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries, half the lemon peels, sugar, and water. Stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes until blueberries burst and sugar dissolves.
  2. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all syrup.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine the strained blueberry syrup with cold water. Stir well and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve over ice, garnishing with mint leaves, lemon slices, or whole blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 37gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with adding flavors like lavender or mixed berries for unique variations. Use sparkling water for a fizzy twist.

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