Two glasses of infused blueberry lemon water garnished with lemon slices and a sprig of lemon balm.

Blueberry Lemon Infused Water

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan

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This refreshing Blueberry Lemon Infused Water is a delicious way to stay hydrated on hot summer days! With a perfect blend of sweet, tart and citrusy, this fruit-infused water offers a burst of flavour and plenty of nutritional benefits.

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Prep Time 5

Infusing Time 5

Total Time 10

Dietary DF, GF, No Added Sugar

Season(s) Spring, Summer

Difficulty Easy

Yield 1 Quart / 4 Cups

Equipment

Pitcher or Jar (at least 1 quart / 4 cups)
Pestle or Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

▢ 4 cups Filtered Water
▢ ½ cup Frozen Blueberries (Plus Extra for Garnishing)
▢ 1 Lemon

Instructions

Pour the blueberries into a pitcher, glass or jar. Use a pestle or wooden spoon to gently crush them, releasing their juices. If you prefer a milder flavour, you can skip the crushing.
Next, cut half of the lemon into slices and squeeze the juice from the remaining half into the pitcher, glass or jar. Place the lemon slices around the edges, leaving a few for garnishing. If you are adding ice, place the ice cubes in the middle of the lemon slices. Then, pour in the filtered water. Add a sprig of your choice of herb (if desired). I like using either lemon balm, mint, lavender, or rosemary.
Allow the water to infuse for a minimum of 2 - 5 minutes.
If drinking or serving immediatly, you can leave the fruit in as you sip. However, if you will be storing it for later, seal with a lid and keep it refrigerated. You can let the fruit infuse for 1 - 3 hours in the fridge before it will need to be strained.
If you will be storing the infused water for longer than 3 hours, strain out the fruit and place the water back in the fridge in a well-sealed jar, bottle or pitcher.
Pour the infused water over ice and garnish with extra blueberries, a slice of lemon and optional herbs like mint or lemon balm.

Notes

Add more or less blueberries and lemon if you prefer a stronger or milder flavour. You can also adjust the ratio of lemon to blueberries to your taste.

Fresh blueberries can be used instead of frozen. They will release more juices, infusing faster. You can add ice to keep it cold.

Sparkling water can be used to make a fizzy drink for an extra special touch.

Fresh mint makes a delicious and refreshing addition to this infused water.

Fresh lemon balm can add to the citrusy lemon flavour.

Dried lavender can add delicious floral notes that complement both the sweet flavour of blueberry and the citrusy flavour of lemon.

Fresh rosemary can add an earthy and vibrant flavour.

Nutrition

Total Servings : cups