Blueberry Lemon Cooler

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Blueberry Lemon Cooler

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic blueberries frozen or fresh
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 medium lemons juiced
  • 4 cups water filtered

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring blueberries and ¼ cup water to a boil.
  • Turn down to medium-high heat, continue to boil and stir occasionally for 10 minutes until the skins start to fall off the blueberries.
  • Add the blueberries to a blender.
  • Add the lemon juice and 4 cups of water to the blender.
  • Blend on medium for 1–2 minutes until blueberries are blended.
  • Strain berries through a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Pour into a large jar or pitcher.
  • Refrigerate and serve over ice during the spring and summer months and hot during the cooler fall and winter months!

Notes

Delicious and nutritious additions
  • Get an extra boost of nutrition by cooking ¼ cup minced ginger with the blueberries.
  • Steep 1–2 bags of hibiscus tea with the blueberries for more anthocyanin power.
  • Add chopped mint or basil after you pour it over ice.
  • For a warm, soothing beverage during the cooler fall and winter months, add cinnamon and clove to the steeping process.
Minimize the tartness
  • Add more water.
  • Add a tablespoon of maple syrup or date nectar to cut the tartness of the berries.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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