Blueberry mint lemonade is a unique blend of flavors that offers a refreshing and flavorful way to beat the summer heat. This delightful beverage combines the tanginess of lemons, the sweetness of blueberries, and the coolness of mint, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes.
How to Make this Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Making this delicious drink is a breeze. Start by preparing a blueberry syrup puree. In a saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar with blueberries and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a simmer, occasionally mashing the blueberries to release their juices. After 20 minutes, let the syrup cool and strain the blueberries. This simple process will leave you with a flavorful base for your lemonade.
Next, grab some fresh lemons and juice them to get that citrusy goodness. Add the lemon juice to a pitcher with room-temperature water, mint leaves, sugar, and the blueberry syrup puree, adjusting the sweetness and tartness to your liking. Stir until fully incorporated, and refrigerate the lemonade overnight, or pour the blueberry mint lemonade over ice.
This blueberry mint lemonade is a:
Treat for your tastebuds
Aesthetically stunning
Minty
Tart & Refreshing
Perfectly sweetened
It’s also the perfect beverage to serve at summer barbecues, dinner parties, or brunch events. Whether you’re sipping it by the pool or relaxing at home, this drink is sure to keep you cool during the summer months.
Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
Blueberry Syrup Puree
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup water
- 18 oz fresh blueberries, rinsed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Mint Lemonade
- 3-4 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 cup Blueberry Syrup Puree, from above
- 3 cup water
- 12 mint leaves (about 1/2 cup of mint leaves)
- 3/4 cup cane sugar, or desired taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing a blueberry syrup puree. In a saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar with blueberries and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a simmer, occasionally mashing the blueberries to release their juices.
- After 20 minutes, let the syrup cool and strain the blueberries. For a thicker syrup, press the berry mixture though the sieve (or strainer). This process will leave you with a flavorful base for your lemonade.
- Next, grab the fresh lemons and juice them. Then, add the lemon juice to a pitcher with room-temperature water, mint leaves, sugar, and the blueberry syrup puree, adjusting the sweetness and tartness to your liking. The room temperature water helps the sugar to dissolve well.
- Stir until fully incorporated, and refrigerate the lemonade overnight, or pour the blueberry mint lemonade over ice.
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