Honey 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. The homemade blueberry-mint syrup is the real star — fresh blueberries are simmered with granulated sugar until they burst, then steeped with mint leaves until the whole thing turns a gorgeous, jewel-toned purple. Because the sweetness comes entirely from plain granulated sugar rather than any liquid sweetener, it's a completely worry-free choice for anyone avoiding honey or other bee-derived ingredients. Freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps things bright and tangy, and you can finish it off with still or sparkling water depending on your mood. The syrup strains out beautifully clean, so every glass looks as stunning as it tastes. Pile on the ice, tuck in a sprig of mint, and you've got a showstopper that's as easy to make as it is to drink.
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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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