Barley Free Vegan Blueberry Lemonade with Fresh Mint
This vibrant blueberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh blueberries are simmered down into a jewel-toned syrup, infused with mint, then strained smooth and stirred together with bright, freshly squeezed lemon juice. The result is deeply fruity, perfectly tart, and just sweet enough — the kind of balance that store-bought lemonades rarely manage to hit. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning required and no hidden fillers to worry about. You can go still or sparkling depending on your mood, and the garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint makes it look genuinely stunning in a glass. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pour that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet moment on the porch.
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4 servings
For the blueberry-mint syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 8 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the sugar dissolves completely, about 5–7 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and add the 8 mint leaves. Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes, until the syrup is deeply colored and fragrant.
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