Blueberry eyes lemonade

Total time: 25 minutes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup fine granulated sugar

-1 cup blueberries

-6 cups water

-3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

-mint leaves and lemon slices, for garnish

Directions:

1. To make blueberry simple syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and 1 cup water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

2. Add in the blueberries and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes, or until the blueberries have broken down. Strain the mixture through a sieve and let cool.

3. In a large pitcher, whisk together blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice, and 5 cups of water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Use a chilled glass, add ice and blueberries, and pour in the lemonade. Garnish with lemon slices and mint. Enjoy!