Driscoll's blueberry mint lemonade

Description

Simple syrup is a combination of water and sugar cooked until the sugar dissolves. It is handy to have around for making a batch of clear lemonade. Make more than you need and keep in the refrigerator for cocktails or to sweeten iced coffee or tea.

  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 2 Cups cold water, divided
  • 1/2 Cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1 Cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Packages (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blueberries, divided
  • 1 Cup ice cubes
  • Seltzer water (optional)
  1. PLACE 1/2 cup sugar into a small saucepan.
  2. ADD 1/2 cup water, 1 package blueberries, and 1/2 cup mint leaves.
  3. BRING blueberry simple syrup to a simmer over medium heat and STIR occasionally until sugar dissolves, 3-6 minutes.
  4. MASH berries gently with back of a wooden spoon.
  5. REMOVE from heat and ALLOW to cool to room temperature.
  6. STRAIN blueberry simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a tall pitcher and DISCARD solids.
  7. STIR in 1 cup lemon juice.
  8. STIR in remaining 1 ½ cup water and aside lemonade.
  9. DIVIDE 1 cup ice cubes between 4 tall glasses.
  10. TOP each glass with several blueberries.
  11. DIVIDE lemonade between glasses.
  12. TOP with seltzer water, if desired.
  13. SERVE Blueberry Mint Lemonade immediately.
Calories 159
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 0.02 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 9 mg
Total Carbohydrates 42.39 g
Dietary Fiber 1.52 g
Protein 0.66 g