Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing and tangy, this Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is the perfect summer thirst-quencher. Made with fresh blueberries, zesty lemons, and a hint of mint, it’s a delightful twist on a classic drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Blueberry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup sugar, adjust to taste
- Peels of 2–3 lemons, optional
- 1 cup water
For Lemonade:
- Juice of 4–5 lemons (about ¾ cup juice)
- 4 cups water
For Garnish (Optional):
- Mint leaves
- Lemon peels and slices
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Juice: Peel and juice 4-5 lemons.
- Make Blueberry Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 of the lemon peels, blueberries, sugar, and water. Heat until sugar dissolves and blueberries start to pop (3-4 minutes).
- Strain the Syrup: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then strain out the berries and lemon peel.
- Mix Lemonade: Add the blueberry syrup to a pitcher, mix in 4 cups of water. Chill in the fridge.
- Serve: Pour over ice, garnish with mint, lemon, and blueberries if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry Lemonade, Summer Drink, Homemade Lemonade, Refreshing Beverage
Find it online: https://dinewithlily.com/homemade-blueberry-lemonade-recipe/
