Shellfish 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 sugar and water until they burst into a deeply colored, jewel-toned liquid, then steeped with mint leaves until the whole thing smells absolutely incredible. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, smooth syrup that blends beautifully with bright, freshly squeezed lemon juice. You can go still or sparkling depending on your mood, and both versions are equally refreshing. Garnished with lemon slices and extra mint sprigs, it looks stunning in a glass without any extra effort. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup — just clean, fresh flavors from start to finish.
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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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