Gelatin Free Vegan Blueberry Lemonade with Fresh Mint
Bright, jewel-toned, and bursting with summer flavor, this blueberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a missed opportunity. Fresh blueberries are simmered down into a deeply colored syrup, then steeped with mint leaves until the whole thing smells like a farmers market in a saucepan. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, vibrant base that blends beautifully with tart fresh lemon juice and your choice of still or sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from animal-derived additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or wonder what's lurking in a store-bought mix. The result is a pitcher drink that looks stunning over ice with a few mint sprigs tucked in — impressive enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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