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- 1
Cook down the blueberry syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup of the blueberries, and 1/2 cup of the water. Bring it to a simmer and cook until it thickens and reduces slightly, mashing the berries with a fork or potato masher as they go. You want all that deep purple juice out — this is what gives the lemonade its color and berry flavor.
- 2
Add lemon and cool
Pour the warm blueberry mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 1 cup of whole blueberries, then let it cool completely. Want it silky-smooth instead of speckled with berries? Blend the cooled syrup with the whole berries and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before it goes in the pitcher.
- 3
Top with cold water and serve
Once the blueberry base is fully cooled, stir in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of water. Pour over ice and drink it right away, or chill until you're ready. Garnish with lemon wedges and a sprig of mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes.
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Blueberry Lemonade
Created by: BlendedAndBrewed
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 qt water
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- ice cubes
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Cook down the blueberry syrupIn a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup of the blueberries, and 1/2 cup of the water. Bring it to a simmer and cook until it thickens and reduces slightly, mashing the berries with a fork or potato masher as they go. You want all that deep purple juice out — this is what gives the lemonade its color and berry flavor.
- Add lemon and coolPour the warm blueberry mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 1 cup of whole blueberries, then let it cool completely. Want it silky-smooth instead of speckled with berries? Blend the cooled syrup with the whole berries and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before it goes in the pitcher.
- Top with cold water and serveOnce the blueberry base is fully cooled, stir in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of water. Pour over ice and drink it right away, or chill until you're ready. Garnish with lemon wedges and a sprig of mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes.