Blueberry Lemonade Slushies

Blueberry Lemonade Slushies for Grown-Ups

Pure Bliss!

Beat the summer heat with a refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Slushie. Pairing a simple blueberry syrup mixture with fresh lemon juice, chilled in the freezer-oh my, what a taste. It's suppose to be a summer sipper but you may be tempted to slurp it right down. 

Cook's notes: This recipe serves two but can be easily doubled for more servings. Omit rum for a non alcoholic version. Recipe adapted from cuisineathome.com 
Please note the straws are not plastic but cardboard.  Recipe makes two drinks but can easily be adapted. 
Ingredients:

• 1 package of blueberries, (6 oz.) rinsed and drained, reserve a few for garnish
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 shots of light rum or vodka
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 
• 2 trays of ice cubes or 2 cups crushed ice

Directions:

• Heat blueberries, water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low simmer until sugar dissolves and berries burst, about 8 minutes. 
• Add in lemon juice and rum. Place in blender with ice and mix well. 
• Place blender covered in freezer for a few hours and spoon mixture into glasses. 
• Another option is pour blueberry lemonade into glasses and chill several hours in freezer. Garnish with blueberries.  

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