Name: Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen); 3 tbsp mint (fresh, crushed); 2 tbsp maple syrup (use the real stuff! ); 3 tbsp honey; 3 cups water (divided); 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh is best!); 1 cup club soda

Can you feel it? It’s right around the corner. Lounging on the patio sipping lemonade on a warm sunny day – it’s almost within our reach! As much as I love plain old classic lemonade, some days I like to switch things up with something different.

This recipe for Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade uses just a touch of real maple syrup in its simple syrup. This adds a hint of rich maple goodness, without overpowering the other flavors. After all, you want the blueberry and lemon flavors to shine through too!

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade

You’re probably going to want to double or triple this recipe. It’s just that good! Don’t be afraid to play around with the ingredients a bit – you can always cut back on the maple and/or honey a bit if you find it too sweet. The mint can be omitted if you aren’t a fan. Want something a little more savory? Try rosemary or basil (or both!).

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade

A hint of real maple syrup, blueberries, and lemons combine to make a refreshing summer drink, perfect for picnics, backyard barbecues, and just lounging on the patio!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberries, lemons, maple syrup

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
3 tbsp mint fresh, crushed
2 tbsp maple syrup use the real stuff!
3 tbsp honey
3 cups water divided
1/2 cup lemon juice fresh is best!
1 cup club soda

Instructions

To prepare the blueberry maple simple syrup, combine the blueberries, mint, maple syrup, honey, and one quarter cup water in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
Simmer until the mixture is heated through and starts to thicken, approximately 4-5 minutes. As the mixture simmers, gently press the blueberries with a wooden spoon to release juices while stirring to combine with the other ingredients.
Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer to separate the solids. Reserve remaining liquid syrup and set aside to cool.
Add lemon juice and remaining water to a large pitcher. Add blueberry maple simple syrup, to taste, and stir to combine.
Fill 4 glasses with ice and fill each 2/3 full with the blueberry lemonade mixture. Top off each glass with some club soda and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint, blueberries, and/or lemon wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Sodium 36mg2%

Potassium 82mg2%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 23g26%

Vitamin A 70IU1%

Vitamin C 15.8mg19%

Calcium 25mg3%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Whip up a pitcher or two of this delicious lemonade to share with friends and family on the next sunny summer afternoon. It’s perfect for picnics, parties and backyard barbecues too!