Sparkling Blueberry and Lemon Cooler

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A refreshing sparkling lemonade infused with blueberry syrup and a hint of lemon zest. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Cocktails cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh blueberries, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and blueberries burst, about 8 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the blueberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the solids to extract maximum juice. Discard solids and cool syrup to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled blueberry syrup with 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest. Stir well.
  4. Step 4: Just before serving, add 3 cups sparkling water and 2 cups ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Step 5: Pour into glasses and garnish each with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for a crisp, sparkling drink evocative of icy enchantment.

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