
Sparkling Blueberry Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
- Blueberries: 2/3 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2/3 cup
- Sparkling Water: 3 cups
- Mint Leaves for Garnish
- Vanilla Syrup: 60ml / 2 oz (Water: 1/4 cup, Sugar: 1/4 cup, Vanilla Extract: 1/3 tsp, adjust to taste)
Method
Step One: Prepare the Vanilla Syrup
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan
- Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar
- Remove from heat immediately and stir in vanilla extract
- Cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use
Step Two: Prepare Your Drink
- Puree or macerate blueberries until they are a smooth paste
- Strain blueberries through a fine mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds
- Fill Philips Soda Water Bottle with cold water, twist it to soda maker and press the button for sparkling water
- Combine strained blueberry puree, lemon juice and sparkling water in a pitcher and add desired amount of syrup
- Stir in the fresh mint and serve immediately