Xanthan Gum Free Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a homemade lemonade that goes well beyond the basic backyard pitcher version. Bursting blueberries and fresh mint are simmered together into a deep purple syrup that brings a fruity, herbal complexity you simply cannot get from a store-bought mix. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything naturally derived and free from any additives or thickeners that can sneak into commercial lemonades. The syrup is strained clean before meeting the fresh lemon juice and cold water, so the final drink is smooth, vibrant, and beautifully clear in the glass. That bright tartness from real lemons plays perfectly against the sweet berry base, and the lingering hint of mint makes every sip feel like a little luxury. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, this is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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