Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
May 28, 2017
This fun drink is perfect for a hot day as it helps cool you down during summer break.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white sugar (superfine is best)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ~4-5 whole large lemons
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 3 cups sparkling water or club soda (optional)
Steps
- Combine the sugar, water, blueberries, and lemon zest in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until sugar is melted and blueberries are starting to burst.
- Remove from the heat and pass through a fine sieve for syrup.
- Let completely cool.
- Meanwhile, juice the lemons to get 1 cup lemon juice.
- In a large blender, add the blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and ice.
- Blend until smooth; strain liquid if desired.
- Stir in the sparkling water or club soda.
- Enjoy immediately.