Almond Free Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Bright, jewel-toned, and bursting with summer flavor, this blueberry mint lemonade is the kind of drink that makes people stop mid-sip and ask for the recipe. Fresh blueberries are simmered with maple syrup until they burst into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, then steeped with mint leaves for a fragrant, layered depth you simply don't get from a powder or concentrate. Freshly squeezed lemon juice brings the zing, balancing the sweetness in a way that feels lively rather than cloying. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher with no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a strainer, making it as approachable as it is impressive. Store-bought flavored lemonades can hide all kinds of unexpected additives, so knowing exactly what went into your glass is a genuine bonus here — and every ingredient on this list is straightforward and easy to source. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few extra mint sprigs and lemon slices, and it's instantly the star of any backyard table.
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4 servings
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 6 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cups cold water
For the blueberry-mint syrup
- ½ cup water (for the syrup)
- 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, maple syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the liquid turns deep purple, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, until the mint fragrance is clearly present in the syrup.
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