High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
This vibrant summer drink is everything a great lemonade should be — tart, floral, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another glass. The deep purple blueberry-mint syrup is made from scratch on the stovetop, so you know exactly what's going into your cup: real fruit, fresh herbs, and maple syrup instead of the corn-derived sweeteners that sneak into so many store-bought drinks and flavored syrups. Steeping the mint directly in the warm blueberry mixture pulls out an incredible fragrance that makes this feel genuinely special rather than just a basic pitcher drink. Freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps things bright and tangy, and you can nudge the tartness up or down to suit your taste before serving. The whole thing comes together in well under half an hour, and the result looks absolutely stunning poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make for every backyard gathering, knowing it's clean, wholesome, and completely free of anything you'd rather avoid.
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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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