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The Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade I Make for Summer Parties

The Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade I Make for Summer Parties
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Serves
8
Calories
100 kcal
Carbs
25.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsfresh blueberries ((frozen will also work))
  • 1 cupmint leaves ((a few stems are fine too), coarsely chopped)
  • 1.5 cupsfresh lemon juice
  • 1 cupgranulated sugar ((you can add more if you have a sweet tooth))
  • 4-5 cupsfiltered water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a blender add blueberries, mint, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and deep purple. The mixture will look a bit like a smoothie.

  2. 2

    Pour mixture into a fine mesh strainer placed over a medium bowl. Use a spatula to press the liquid through the strainer leaving the blueberry pulp and fresh mint in the strainer. Discard the pulp. Pour the blueberry, mint, lemon juice into a pitcher and add water. Taste and add more water (or sugar?) according to your taste.

  3. 3

    Serve chilled.