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The Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade I Make All Summer Long

The Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade I Make All Summer Long
Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Serves
6
Calories
92 kcal
Carbs
23.80 g

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cupsugar (superfine is best)
  • 2/3 cupwater
  • 1 1/2 cupfresh blueberries
  • 4 to 5 largelemons
  • 2 cupsice cubes
  • 3 cupssparkling water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the sugar, water, blueberries, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a medium pot.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 10 minutes or until the sugar is melted and blueberries are starting to burst.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and pass through a fine sieve. Let this blueberry syrup completely cool.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, juice the lemons to get 1 cup lemon juice.

  5. 5

    In a large pitcher, add the blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and ice. Stir together.

  6. 6

    Stir in the sparkling water right before enjoying (don’t add to anything you plan on having leftover). Enjoy immediately.