Blueberry-Lemonade Coolers

Blueberries and vodka turn lemonade into a grown-up drink that's a refreshing choice for summer parties. ...MORE + LESS -

1 pint (2 cups/500 mL) fresh blueberries

1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar

1 can (12 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

3 1/2 cups (875 mL) water

2 cups (500 mL) vodka

8 lemon slices

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In large bowl, crush blueberries with sugar, using potato masher. Let stand 20 minutes for syrup to form. Place strainer over small bowl; pour berry mixture into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon to get as much syrup as possible; discard pulp.
2

In large pitcher, stir together blueberry syrup, lemonade concentrate, water and vodka.
3

To serve, fill 8 lowball or highball glasses with ice. Divide lemonade among glasses. Garnish with lemon slices.