Gut Friendly Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
There is something deeply refreshing about a glass of lemonade made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no artificial dyes, no refined sugars, no mystery additives. Fresh blueberries are simmered with maple syrup until they burst into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, then steeped with mint leaves to layer in a cool, herbal note that makes every sip feel intentional. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that blends beautifully with bright fresh lemon juice and cold water. Because the sweetness comes from maple syrup rather than processed white sugar, this drink is gentler on digestion and easier for your body to work with. The mint isn't just a garnish here — it's steeped right into the syrup, so its soothing qualities are baked into every pour. Serve it over ice with a few extra mint leaves and lemon slices for a drink that looks stunning and tastes even better.
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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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