Pecan 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, steeped with mint leaves until deeply fragrant, then strained and stirred together with bright squeezed lemon juice and cold water. The result is a gorgeous, layered drink that tastes like summer in a glass — tart, floral, and just sweet enough. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's nothing to second-guess before you sip. You can use still or sparkling water depending on your mood, and the sparkling version adds a really satisfying effervescence that makes it feel almost cocktail-worthy. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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