Try this refreshing summer drink today! Maria Lichty of the food blog Two Peas and Their Pod shares her recipe.
Blueberries are in season, and it's a great excuse to start incorporating them into as many recipes as you can! You might not have thought of is including these little jewels into a refreshing beverage like lemonade; but that's exactly what this blueberry mint lemonade recipe calls for. This delicious drink is easy to throw together at a moment's notice for any BBQ, family dinner, or just for a cool drink to sip by the pool on a hot day. Best of all, its sure to please any palate.
With its combination of sweet and tart, lemonade is perfect for summer, especially as the temperatures continue to rise. This recipe turns lemonade up a notch by including blueberries and mint into this classic beverage. The blueberries are a sweet and surprising; and, since they are packed full of health benefits, they're a guilt-free addition, too! Blueberries provide a surprising burst of sweetness with each sip--it's like a party in your mouth.
Including mint in this fruity lemonade is a great way to use up the summer herb. The slightly sweet, as well as, cool notes of the mint compliment the blueberry and lemon flavors. The mint provides the refreshing aftertaste that this drink needs. The combination of flavors is mellow and energizing, and will leave you wanting more.
Cool down with a tall glass of blueberry mint lemonade. It's sure to be the perfect amount of sweet and refreshing that your taste buds are looking for this summer!
Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Serves 4-6
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 cups cold water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Ice cubes, optional
Juice lemons into a large pitcher. Add the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add blueberries and mint and stir. Add ice, if desired. Pour into glasses and serve.
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