Alpine Berry Maple Lemonade
A vibrant, tart-cool mountain lemonade blending maple syrup, wild blueberries, and lemon for a hydrating, antioxidant-rich drink perfect for post-hike recovery or afternoon lounging by the lake.
Equipment
- large water bottle or pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- fine mesh strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water spring or filtered preferred
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 3-4 lemons
- 1/2 cup wild blueberries fresh or thawed frozen
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or to taste
- 1/2 cup ice or more, for serving
Instructions
- In a sturdy bowl, mash blueberries with 1 tablespoon maple syrup to release juices.
- Combine mashed berries, lemon juice, and remaining maple syrup in your pitcher or bottle.
- Add cold water, stirring or shaking vigorously until well blended.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with more maple syrup or lemon as desired.
- Pour through a mesh strainer if you prefer pulp-free lemonade.
- Add ice and serve immediately, or chill in the creek or cooler.
Notes
This lemonade is ideal for car camping or as a lakeside refresher. To keep it chilled, wedge your bottle into a cold stream or bury it in your cooler's ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12.6g