Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade

Patio beverages are my favorite and this refreshing lemonade won’t disappoint.  You’ll love how easy this sparkling blueberry maple lemonade recipe is.   The secret to this recipe is a touch of real maple syrup which adds a hint of rich maple goodness without overpowering the other flavors.

This sparkling blueberry maple lemonade recipe is it is great with or without alcohol making it a family-friendly beverage like the ginger-peach iced tea, blackberry iced tea, and watermelon mint lemonade.

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade Recipe

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade Ingredients:

• 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
• 3 T. fresh mint, crushed
• 1-2 T. real maple syrup
• 3 T. honey, preferably local
• 3 c. water, divided
• ½ c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 c. club soda
• Ice cubes, to serve
• Mint sprigs, optional garnish
• Fresh blueberries, optional garnish
• Lemon wedges, optional garnish

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade Directions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Remove from heat and pour through a fine-mesh trainer to separate the solids. Reserve remaining liquid syrup and set aside to cool.
4. Add lemon juice and remaining water to a large pitcher. Add blueberry maple simple syrup, to taste, and stir to combine.
5. 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!

I like to make a double batch and freeze half as ice cubes for serving, that way you won’t water down the flavor! I hope you enjoy this Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade as much as we do!

Sparkling Blueberry Maple Lemonade

Real Momma

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cuisine Beverages

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
• 3 T. fresh mint crushed
• 1-2 T. real maple syrup
• 3 T. honey preferably local
• 3 c. water divided
• ½ c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 c. club soda
• Ice cubes to serve
• Mint sprigs optional garnish
• Fresh blueberries optional garnish
• Lemon wedges optional garnish

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 trainer 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!