Mustard Free Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh blueberries are simmered with maple syrup until they burst into a deep, glossy purple syrup, then steeped with mint leaves to pick up that cool, herbal fragrance before everything gets strained into a pitcher. Bright lemon juice cuts through the sweetness and ties it all together in the most refreshing way. The whole process is straightforward and completely free of any hidden condiment ingredients — no sneaky emulsifiers or flavor blends to second-guess, just whole fruit, fresh citrus, and real maple syrup. You can nudge the tartness up or down at the end depending on your mood, which makes it easy to dial in exactly the flavor you want. Poured over ice with a few extra mint leaves floating on top, it looks genuinely stunning without any extra effort.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!