Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
A delicious sparkling blueberry lemonade recipe full of fruity flavour and amazing served ice cold on a hot day.
Servings 4 large glasses
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp fresh mint crushed
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar or stevia
- 3 cups water divided
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup club sode regular or diet
- ice cubes to serve
Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail Version
- 1 oz white rum per glass
Optional Garnishes
- fresh sprigs of mint
- fresh blueberries
- lemon slices or wedges
Instructions
- Crush the mint with a muddler (or the end of a wooden spoon).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the blueberries, fresh crushed mint, maple syrup, granulated sugar, and one quarter cup water, place over medium heat.
- Simmer, stirring often until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to thicken about 4-5 minutes. While the mixture is simmering gently press the blueberries with a wooden spoon to help release the blueberry juice. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the mixture starts to thicken remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves, seeds etc. Reserve the remaining maple simple syrup and set aside.
- In a large clear glass pitcher add lemon juice and remaining water. Then add your homemade blueberry maple simple syrup and stir to combine.
- Fill 4 tall glasses with ice cubes. Then add the blueberry lemonade until each glass is 2/3rds full. Top of off each glass with club soda for thirst quencing effervescents. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint, blueberries, and/or lemon wedges.
