Blueberry lemonade

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method

Step1: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.

Step2:Strain blueberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve; let cool.

Step3:In a large pitcher, whisk together blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice and 5 cups of water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.

Step4:Serve over ice and blueberries, if desired.