Blueberry Lemonade With Lemon Verbena and Ginger

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

• Ready In: 11 mins
• 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.