Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit blend, or preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Ice
- 1 cup club soda (per 2 servings)
- 1/4 cup sugar free blueberry syrup (homemade from above)
- 3 tbsp half & half
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine filtered water, granulated sweetener, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan; stir until combined.
- Add blueberries and stir to coat.
- Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Mash the blueberries with a spoon to release juice.
- Turn heat to medium and simmer another 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, let cool, then strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Chill the syrup in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- To assemble, add ice cubes to a tall glass, fill halfway with club soda, add blueberry syrup, and pour in half & half.
- Top with whipped cream if desired, and stir gently before sipping.
Notes
Use frozen blueberries in off-season for consistent flavor. Adjust sweetness as desired and make the syrup ahead as it can be stored for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Sugar-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sugar-free, blueberry, cream soda, refreshing drink, summer beverage