Ingredients
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- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (divided)
- 4 cups sparkling water (or regular tap water)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine blueberries, sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries begin to break down. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir and cook until stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain blueberries. Press berries to make sure to get all the liquid. Refrigerate until chilled. Meanwhile make sure that remaining lemon juice is chilled too. Pour into a 2 qt pitcher; add the lemon juice and water. Serve over ice in glasses. Add additional blueberries or lemon slices for garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks