Blueberry Lemonade With Lemon Verbena and Ginger

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"From Naturipefarms.com. I have no objections if you want to substitute other berries in this beverage."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup filtered water
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon verbena, plus whole verbena leaves (to garnish)
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups filtered water

directions

1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, ginger, and lemon verbena in a small saucepan.
2. Boil for 1 minute, transfer infused syrup to a container, and chill.
3. Place blueberries and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a blender.
4. Puree until smooth.
5. Add lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water and blend to mix. Combine with infused syrup and strain into a pitcher.
6. Serve over ice. Float 2-3 whole fresh lemon verbena leaves in each glass.

Reviews

[Food.com]

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[Jenna O.]

This was very refreshing. I had to make a modification because I didn’t have lemon juice. Today I am making a cherry pie, so I did have about 1/2 cup of sour cherry juice. I look forward to making this as written when I get some lemons. It was delicious with the sour cherry juice!

 

[Rita1652]

Berry Lusciously Refreshing with a nice bite from the ginger! I didn`t have verbena so I used lemon balm. After straining one glass full I decided to not strain. I know not as pretty but I want to keep the skin because of all the benefits it provides. Thanks Made for ZWT6

 

[Tea Jenny]

I halved this as I only had half a cup of blueberries, I wish I had more as it was so very refreshing, next time I will make the full amount. It's such a nice change to make your own lemonade, so much better than bought. I just planted lemon verbena this year and it has really take off, so I was pleased to use it in this. Thank you so much for posting it was lovely. Made for ZWT#6 2010.

 

[Sharon123]

Yum! This may be my new favorite way to make lemonade! Loved all the flavors. I did scale the recipe. Thanks!!! Made by a fellow Looney Spoon Phoodie for ZWT#6.