Blue Sky Lemon

Blueberries don’t shout in a glass of water. They add a subtle berry note and a little color, with lemon doing more of the work on the tart side. Lightly split a few berries so they can release their juice; whole berries mostly look pretty. This is a delicate pour rather than blueberry lemonade, and it suits someone who likes their morning water with just a small change.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 1/4 cup Blueberries
• 1/2 oz Lemon juice

Make it

1. Add the fruit and herbs to a glass. Gently press soft fruit or herbs to release their flavor.
2. Stir in the juice, any optional salt or sweetener, and the water. If using sparkling water, add it last and stir once.
3. Add ice if you like. Let infused water stand for 5 minutes for a fuller flavor.

Benefits

Lemon · a little vitamin C

Lemon supplies some vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage; pairing it with blueberry adds another layer to the flavor.

Let blueberry bring the interest

The lemon carries a mellow berry sweetness from blueberry; use the listed amounts to enjoy the balance between those flavors, then adjust to your taste.