Blueberry Lemonade

By nperry1006

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
• 1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 10 big lemons, including pulp but not seeds)

Preparation

Step 1

First, make a simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture boils. Lower the heat and allow the syrup to simmer for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool. In a blender or food processor, puree the blueberries with 2 tbsp of sugar.

In a pitcher, combine the cooled syrup, lemon juice and blueberry puree.

To serve, pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of base into a glass and fill with water.

Makes base for 12 servings.