Blueberry + Mint Lemonade
Another summertime classic is lemonade. Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, I’d see (and help contribute to!) a number of lemonade stands- whether it was fundraising or just for fun, lemonade making and selling was always a hit. Nostalgic for these lazy summer days!
Now that I’m a bit older, I put my own spin on this drink: blueberries and mint. I use frozen blueberries to act as ice cubes (no diluted drinks here) and give a nice flavor and color- I love how the drink slowly turns into a shade of purple! Muddled mint gives the lemonade an extra boost of flavor. Instead of sugar, I use maple syrup.
Feel free to substitute seltzer instead of water for some bubbles. Or spike it with alcohol if you’re in the mood!
Servings: 1 pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 large lemons)
- 4 cups water (or seltzer)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3-4 sprigs of fresh mint
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
Directions
- Juice all lemons- put some elbow grease in!
- In a big pitcher, combine the lemon juice, water, and maple syrup. Set aside and chill (chilling the mix now will slow down the blueberries (our “ice”) from defrosting quickly.
- In a mason jar or glass (aren’t these pretty?), muddle mint and 1 tbsp water until you release the essential oils.
- Add the mint mixture to the lemonade, and decorate with blueberries. Enjoy and watch your drink take on a two-tone appearance!
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