Blueberry-Ginger Fizz

Ingredients

• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 cup water
• 0.25 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 0.25 cups crushed ice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 0.25 cups club soda
• 1 slice orange , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring blueberries, water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, crushing the blueberries occasionally with a masher. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes. Pass the mixture through a food mill or fine mesh sieve to remove the skins of the blueberries. Set aside 1/4 cup syrup and store the remainder in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

2. 2

   Place crushed ice in a glass. Add reserved blueberry-ginger syrup and orange juice. Top off with club soda and stir to combine. Garnish with orange slice.