Blueberry Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups water
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 10 big lemons, including pulp but not seeds)

Preparation

First make a simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture boils.
Lower the heat and allow the syrup to simmer for another minute.
Remove from heat and let cool.
In a blender or food processor, puree the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
In a pitcher, combine the cooled syrup, lemon juice and blueberry puree.
To serve, pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of base into a glass and fill with water.
Makes base for 12 servings.