Blueberry Lemon Cooler
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.
- 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.