Coconut Free Vegan Blueberry Lemonade with Fresh Mint
This vibrant blueberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a backyard party. Fresh blueberries are simmered down into a jewel-toned syrup, steeped with mint until deeply fragrant, then brightened with a generous pour of real lemon juice. The result is tart, floral, and just sweet enough — the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all summer long. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from coconut in any form, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out. You can use still or sparkling water depending on your mood, and the sparkling version adds a really satisfying fizz that makes it feel almost cocktail-worthy. Garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices, it looks stunning without any extra effort.
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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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