Homemade Blueberry Lemonade (ready in 10 minutes!)
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Looking for a refreshing summer drink? This blueberry lemonade is easy to make and downright delicious! I’ve perfected the sweet-tart balance over the years, so today I’ll show you how to whip up this crowd-pleasing thirst quencher in just 10 minutes!
Cool down with this homemade lemonade with a fun blueberry twist. It’s the perfect drink for hot summer days, berry season, and picnics, and it comes together much faster than you might expect. This tangy-sweet blueberry lemonade is made with a simple blueberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and water, and the flavor is bright, refreshing, and incredibly summery.
To make it, fresh blueberries are simmered with sugar and water until they burst and release their deep purple juices, creating a fruity syrup that’s both sweet and vibrant. That syrup gets poured over ice, then stirred together with plenty of freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water for a perfectly balanced lemonade. Blueberries are available most of the year in some places, but this recipe really shines when they’re in season and at their juiciest. Make a double or triple batch of the syrup and keep it in the fridge so you can quickly mix up a pitcher anytime the temperature climbs—everyone will be reaching for seconds.
Blueberry lemonade variations to try
Have fun putting a personal twist on your blueberry lemonade. Here are some delicious variations to try:
- Muddle in some herbs like lavender, mint, or thyme for an herbaceous twist
- Switch up the berries like in our blackberry lemonade.
- Swap the sugar for a naturally sweet version using honey or maple syrup
- Add more or less sugar depending on your desired sweetness
- Turn it into an adult version by adding a splash of your favorite spirit like vodka or bourbon
Homemade Blueberry Lemonade (ready in 10 minutes!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water (divided)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water to a small pot on high heat. Warm the water until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.1 cup blueberries, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pour the blueberry sugar water into a blender and blend on high.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the sieve to remove as much liquid as possible. If desired, skim any impurities from the top of the blueberry syrup.
- Add ice to a pitcher then pour in the strained blueberry syrup, the remaining 4 cups of cold water, and the lemon juice then stir to combine. Serve the blackberry lemonade over ice garnished with blueberries and lemon slices.½ cup fresh lemon juice
Nutrition
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