Description
This Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is a vibrant, refreshing drink made with juicy blueberries, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for hot summer days, picnics, BBQs, and family gatherings, it delivers the ideal balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or honey
- 5 cups water, divided
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh blueberries, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Make blueberry syrup: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 8–10 minutes until the berries burst and soften.
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract the juice. Discard solids and allow the syrup to cool.
- Mix lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of water.
- Stir thoroughly and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate until cold.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over top.
- Garnish with lemon slices, blueberries, and fresh mint if desired.
Notes
For a sparkling version, replace part of the water with club soda just before serving. Frozen blueberries work just as well as fresh and can be used year-round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry lemonade, homemade lemonade, summer drink, blueberry beverage, refreshing lemonade recipe
