Hazelnut Free Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel like a genuine occasion. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup until they burst into a deep purple syrup, then steeped with mint leaves for a floral, cooling finish that you simply can't get from a bottle. The whole thing comes together with real lemon juice and cold water, so every sip is bright, a little tart, and naturally refreshing. Store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and "natural flavors" can hide all kinds of surprises — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The blueberry-mint syrup is strained smooth before it hits the pitcher, giving you a beautifully clear, richly colored lemonade with zero fuss. Serve it over ice with a few extra mint leaves and lemon slices for a glass that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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