Lunch: Brookyln Farmacy's Blueberry Soda

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Health benefits of Brookyln Farmacy's Blueberry Soda

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds blueberries
3 cups granulated cane sugar
1/4 teaspoon lavender buds
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

For the blueberry syrup: Add the blueberries, sugar and lavender to a 3-quart saucepan and stir briskly, mashing some of the blueberries. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Add the lemon juice and 3/4 cup water to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Run the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl or container. Using the back of a wooden spoon, mash the mixture against the sieve to ensure you get all the syrup. Discard the leftover contents in the sieve. Let the syrup cool to room temperature and chill in the refrigerator before using. For the blueberry soda: Fill a 16-ounce glass halfway with ice, add 1/4 cup blueberry syrup, top with seltzer and stir gently to combine.
NotesCook's Notes: Frozen blueberries can be used in place of fresh.
The recipe makes approximately 4 cups of syrup. The syrup will last up to 2 weeks covered and refrigerated.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.