Blueberry Basil Lemonade

4.8 Stars (4 Reviews)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 10

cook time: 5

Additional Time: 20

total time: 35

This Blueberry Basil Lemonade tastes and smells like summer! It’s bright and refreshing with tart lemon, sweet blueberries, and a hint of earthy basil. Enjoy this as is – or add a splash of vodka for a fun summer cocktail!

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh blueberries
18 large fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups cold sparkling water or additional water if you don’t want it sparkling

Instructions

Place the water, sugar, and blueberries in a medium saucepan set over medium to medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the blueberries have burst. Mash the blueberries a bit, to release more flavor and color.
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the basil. Cover with a lid and steep for 20 minutes.
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids a bit to release more flavor and color. Discard solids.
Add blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water to a pitcher. Stir to combine.
Enjoy this lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon, blueberries, and/or basil leaves.

Notes

Store this lemonade covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. If not serving right away, wait to add the sparkling water until right before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 150kcal Carbohydrates: 39g Sodium: 14mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 36g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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