Peanut Free Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Summer sipping doesn't get much better than a vibrant, homemade lemonade built around fresh blueberries and bright mint. The real magic here is a quick stovetop syrup that coaxes the berries into bursting, turning the liquid a gorgeous deep purple before fresh mint leaves steep right into it. That infused syrup gets strained smooth, then married with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water for a drink that tastes genuinely alive — nothing like the powdered or bottled stuff. Maple syrup does the sweetening, which means every ingredient in this pitcher is clean, whole, and completely free of any nut-related concerns. It's naturally safe to serve at gatherings where guests have peanut allergies, with zero label-reading required. Poured over ice with a few extra mint leaves and a lemon slice, it 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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