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Refreshing Blueberry Soda

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"Summer favorite that can easily be translated into freezer pops. Fresh mint leaves could also be used instead of basil." — Summer

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Original recipe makes 8 cups Change Servings

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 cups fresh basil
2 cups blueberries

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups carbonated sparkling water

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Directions

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir the sugar and basil into the water and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 10 minutes and immediately remove from heat. Chill in refrigerator until slightly cooled, about 10 minutes.
Blend the blueberries, 1/2 cup water, and the lemon juice in a blender until smooth; pour into a pitcher. Remove the basil leaves from the simple-syrup mixture; discard the basil. Stir the syrup into the blueberry mixture. Add the carbonated water to the mixture and stir gently.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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I followed this recipe exactly, including the basil. I tried the finished soda, then ended up straining the mixture through a sieve to remove the excess bits of blueberry skin and tiny seeds. This made the soda more visually appealing as well as easier to drink. This is very tasty and the basil adds a delicious twist!

—Pam-3BoysMama

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 25, 2011

I really wanted to like this but there was way too much pulp. Plus, the basil seemed to overpower everything and I'm a huge basil fan. Next time I won't use as much as it calls for and I'll strain as much of the pulp as I can.

—Courtney

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8 Ratings

Sep 10, 2010

I thought of this recipe after having a blueberry basil sorbet that i thought was AMAZING! In my opinion the basil is a nice twist but mint taste great as well or you could just go the traditional route and just have the blueberries!

—Summer

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Jul 11, 2011

I wanted to taste this so badly but my basil simple syrup burned. Do you really boil for the full ten minutes? Oh well, I had it without the basil and it was delicious?

—Val

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Sep 07, 2010

Yummy blueberry soda (didn't use the basil, seems just too weird!)

—cookin' for cash

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Oct 29, 2011

Living 30 Minutes from the Blueberry Capital of the World (Hammonton NJ) This was the perfect treat!

—rharejr

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Nutrition

Calories
121 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
30.9 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
0.6 g
1%

Sodium
6 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Refreshing Blueberry Soda

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 121
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 6mg < 1 %
Potassium 66mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.9g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 0.6g 1 %
Sugars 28.7g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.