Blueberry Mint Refresher
Cool down on a hot day with an ice-cold glass of Blueberry Mint Refresher.
Makes: About 1 ?? cups blueberry syrup or 9-10 cups refresher
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries, divided
- 1 cup local honey
- 1 bunch fresh mint, plus extra sprigs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 quarts lemon-flavored sparkling water
Instructions
- Place 1 cup blueberries, honey, mint and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and continue to heat for several minutes, stirring constantly until the berries burst. Remove from heat and cool.
- Gently squeeze berry mixture through cheesecloth-lined sieve into an airtight container (discarding blueberry pulp and mint) to make a blueberry syrup. Chill.
- Combine ¼ cup syrup with ¾ cup sparkling water for a single serving. Pour over ice. This can also be served in a large pitcher or punch bowl, using the whole recipe with both quarts of sparkling water. Garnish with berries and mint.