Sweet blueberries and tart lemonade meet to make a very refreshing summer drink perfect for the 4th of July.
by Anne Coleman
What you'll need
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 to 1 cup lemon juice, depending on tastes
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- water
How to make it
- Combine 1 cup water, sugar and 1 cup blueberries in a small saucepan.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved and blueberries start to soften and leach their color.
- Strain blueberries and cool the sugar water mixture.
- Combine lemon juice with sugar water and add enough water to make 2 quarts of lemonade.
- Serve with the extra cup of blueberries for garnish.
