Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade

Ingredients

Serves 6

6 cups water, divided

½ cup granulated sweetener of your choice (I used coconut sugar)

¾ cup blueberries

¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Combine 1 cup of water, sweetener, and blueberries in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, lower to a simmer and cook until the blueberries have broken down, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use the back of a spoon or a fork to break up the blueberries a bit so all the skins are at least broken.

Strain blueberry mixture through a fine sieve (or cheesecloth). Press with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Set aside and let cool.

In a large pitcher combine blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 5 cups of water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.

Pour into glasses and serve over ice, lemon slices, and additional blueberries.