Ingredients

• 1/2cup granulated sugar
• 1/2cup water
• 1/2cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2cup cold water
• 1pkg. Blueberries
• 1 cupice cubes
• Sparkling water (optional)

Method

1. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water and mint leaves in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. 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 sparkling water, if desired.