Blueberry lemonade is a bright and refreshing summertime drink that is made by combining fresh blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water. Once you’ve gathered all the ingredients, all you have to do is mix them together in a pitcher! It has a fresh, blueberry flavor with a tangy, citrusy kick.
About This Recipe
To make blueberry lemonade, first blueberries are mashed or blended then freshly squeezed lemon juice is added to the blueberry mixture along with sugar and water. This lemonade is typically served in a tall glass, garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon wedges. blueberry lemonade is a perfect summertime drink, ideal for a hot day by the pool or beach.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Refreshing: Cold blueberry lemonade is a perfect refreshing drink for summer. The combination of the tangy lemon flavor and the sweetness of blueberries makes for a fabulously delicious drink.
- Sweet and sour balance: The tart lemon flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of fresh blueberries.
- Easy to make: Making blueberry lemonade is easy and requires minimal effort. A simple yet flavorful way to enjoy summer.
What You Need to Make Blueberry Lemonade
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries have a unique sweet flavor that can make a refreshing and tasty addition to any drink. They also give the drink a beautiful deep purple color that can be visually appealing.
- Lemon juice: When added to lemonade, lemon juice provides a citrusy aroma that is incredibly refreshing. The amount of lemon juice added to lemonade can be adjusted to taste, depending on how sour you like your lemonade.
- Granulated sugar: Sugar balances out the tartness of lemon juice.
- Water and ice cubes
How to Make Blueberry Lemonade
- In a blender or food processor, puree the blueberries until smooth.
- Pass the pureed blueberries through a fine mesh strainer.
- In a large pitcher, mix the blueberry puree, lemon juice, sugar, and cold water until when the sugar is dissolved.
- Add ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh blueberries.
FAQs
What Does Blueberry Lemonade Taste Like?
This lemonade has a sweet and fruity flavor with a tangy, citrusy kick.
What Can I Add to Lemonade to Make It Better?
There are lots of variations to this recipe! You can add soda water for an extra fizz or a few sprigs of mint or basil for extra freshness.
Did you like the blueberry lemonade recipe? Try my classic mojito mocktail as well! Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes 
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water, divided
Instructions
Step 1
In a blender or food processor, puree the blueberries until smooth.
Step 2
Pass the pureed blueberries through a fine mesh strainer.
Step 3
In a large pitcher, mix the blueberry puree, lemon juice, sugar, and cold water until when the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Add ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh blueberries.
