Sweetwater Blue Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Additional Flavoring
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Prepare the Blueberry Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries begin to burst and the mixture becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add Lemon Juice
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
Flavoring
- 3
Incorporate Vanilla and Mint
Once the blueberry mixture has cooled slightly, add the vanilla extract. If desired, finely chop the mint leaves and stir them into the mixture, reserving a few for garnish.
Serving
- 4
Combine with Sparkling Water
In a large pitcher, mix the blueberry mixture with sparkling water. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if necessary.
- 5
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blueberry-sparkling water mixture over the ice. Garnish with reserved mint leaves.