BLUEBERRY LEMONADE

Made with an easy blueberry simple syrup, this lemonade is so refreshing, sweet and tangy. It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day!

Made with an easy blueberry syrup, this lemonade is so refreshing, sweet and tangy! It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup blueberries
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

1. To make the blueberry simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Strain blueberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve; let cool.
3. In a large pitcher, whisk together blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice and 5 cups water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.
4. Serve over ice and blueberries, if desired.

Recipe Adapted From BLUEBERRY LEMONADE @ damndelicious.net