Description
Quench your thirst with this refreshing Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe, bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup sugar more or less to taste
- juice 4–5 lemons about ¾ cup juice
- peels of 2–3 lemons optional
- 1 cup water for simple syrup
- 4 cups water for lemonade
- mint lemon peels and slices blueberries for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and ½ cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a blender, combine 1 cup of blueberries and ¾ cup of lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Add the cooled simple syrup and 4 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed. If desired, add lemon peels for added flavor.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint, lemon slices, and additional blueberries if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sugar based on your sweetness preference. This lemonade can be easily made ahead of time and enjoyed chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe, lemonade, blueberry lemonade, refreshing drinks, summer beverages