Description
This Blueberry Lemonade recipe is a refreshing twist on classic lemonade, combining the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of blueberries. Perfect for a hot summer day, this fruity beverage is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ½ cup honey or simple syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lemon slices and extra blueberries for garnish (optional)
Blueberry Juice:
Lemonade:
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberry Juice: In a small saucepan, simmer blueberries with 1 cup of water for 5–7 minutes until they burst. Strain the juice into a pitcher.
- Make Lemonade: Combine blueberry juice, lemon juice, honey, and remaining water in a pitcher. Stir well.
- Serve: Adjust sweetness if needed and serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and blueberries.
Notes
- For a sparkling twist, use chilled sparkling water.
- For a smoother flavor, blend the blueberries before straining.
- For an adult version, add a splash of vodka or gin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
