Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry Limeade

Blueberry Syrup Preparation:

1. Clean and wash the blueberries and set aside.
2. Heat water in a sauce pan, add in the sugar and blueberries.
3. Gently pound the berries using a muddler or the back of a spoon.
4. Cook the mixture until the sugar is dissolved completely and the syrup is slightly thicken on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a mesh-sieve. Press down the mixture using the back of a spoon to extract maximum syrup.
6. Add in the lime juice and combine well. Allow to cool completely and then refrigerate until chilled.

Serving Instructions:

1. Add ice cubes in the serving glasses. Fill little more than ⅓ part of the glass with the blueberry syrup.
2. Slowly pour the cold water or club soda into the glasses till it almost reaches the brim.
3. Garnish with fresh lime wedges or blueberries or mint leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes:

• You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. I used fresh blueberries.
• Adjust the quantity of lime juice according to the tanginess.
• Adjust the quantity of sugar according to your taste. I used ¾ cup sugar.