Blueberry Mint Lemonade

From a blueberry site, perfect for summer!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  lightly packed fresh mint leaves
• 1  cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups cold water
• 6  ounces blueberries
• 1  cup  ice cube
•  seltzer water (optional)

Directions

1. Combine sugar, water and mint leaves in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves to make a syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Strain mint syrup into a tall pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and water.
4. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice cubes and top with one-fourth of the blueberries.
5. Add mint lemonade and top with seltzer water, if desired.