Description
This vibrant, homemade beverage combines the sweetness of fresh summer berries with the sharp, crisp tang of freshly squeezed lemons. By utilizing a cooked blueberry syrup, this drink achieves a consistently smooth, professional texture and a deep, natural color that makes it the ultimate thirst-quencher for hot afternoons and outdoor gatherings. It is a perfectly balanced, refreshing treat for guests of all ages.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 cup fresh blueberries
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 cups water (divided: 1 cup for syrup, 5 for final drink)
Instructions
Combine sugar and 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add blueberries and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until berries burst and release juices.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heat-safe bowl, discarding solids.
Allow the syrup to cool completely.
In a pitcher, combine the cooled blueberry syrup, the remaining 5 cups of water, and the fresh lemon juice.
Stir well and serve over crushed ice.
Notes
Use Meyer lemons for a slightly sweeter finish. Ensure the syrup is cooled completely before mixing to prevent ice from melting too quickly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg