Blueberry Lemonade – A Delightful Refreshment for Any Occasion

This refreshing blueberry lemonade is fruity and offers the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, making it a staple for summer gatherings.

Two glasses of blueberry lemonade on a countertop with lemon wedges and fresh blueberries.

Refreshing, fruity, and the perfect balance of tart and sweet, this blueberry lemonade is sure to become a summertime favorite.

Even someone who regularly cooks and bakes from scratch can find themselves too often reaching for coffee shop drinks or commercially bottled lemonades. However, the joy of making one’s own homemade beverages, like iced shaken espresso or strawberry lemonade, can ignite a newfound passion. This summer, while I previously enjoyed watermelon lemonade, I am now fully captivated by this delightful blueberry lemonade, boasting an ideal blend of blueberry flavor alongside the perfect amount of tartness and sweetness. There’s simply nothing better than enjoying a cold glass of this lemonade while relaxing by the pool!

How to Make Homemade Blueberry Lemonade

Making your own lemonade is surprisingly easy, especially when equipped with a good citrus squeezer. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up this refreshing blueberry lemonade in no time.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This blueberry lemonade requires only a handful of ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5-6 cups water (divided use)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice

Some of the water will be used to create simple syrup, ensuring the sugar dissolves adequately to avoid a grainy texture in the drink.

If fresh blueberries are out of season, feel free to use frozen ones—just remember to allow them to thaw first. For the lemon juice, you’ll need roughly 6-8 lemons to obtain 1 cup of juice, depending on their size and juiciness.

Making This Recipe

Start by creating the simple syrup—combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. After cooling, puree the blueberries in a blender and strain through a fine mesh sieve to yield approximately 1 cup of blueberry puree.

In a large pitcher, mix together the blueberry puree, simple syrup, and lemon juice, followed by adding cold water to reach your desired tartness. I recommend starting with 4 cups and adjusting to taste.

Serve your blueberry lemonade right away or refrigerate until needed. If you wish to remove any surviving blueberry skin, simply strain the lemonade before serving. For an extra touch, garnish with fresh mint, lemon slices, or whole blueberries.

Blueberry Lemonade Recipe Variations

This recipe is beloved by my family as it’s written, but there are numerous ways to mix it up:

  • To replace granulated sugar, try honey simple syrup.
  • Add flavor with mint simple syrup or thyme simple syrup for a herbal kick.
  • For an adult gathering, transform it into a cocktail by incorporating 1 cup of vodka or gin and reducing the water by 1 cup.
  • For a bubbly twist, replace some or all of the cold water with seltzer or club soda and add just before serving to retain carbonation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this blueberry lemonade keep?
Store your blueberry lemonade in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Shake or stir well before serving.
My lemonade is too tart/my lemonade is too sweet? What should I do?
Add extra cold water to balance it out. If it’s still off after that, add a splash more simple syrup if too tart or more lemon juice if too sweet.
Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh in this recipe?
Yes! Just thaw them completely before pureeing without draining the juices.
Glasses of blueberry lemonade garnished with mint, blueberries, and lemon slices.

Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients Instructions
1 cup granulated sugar Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved, then cool.
5-6 cups water (divided use) Once cooled, blend blueberries until smooth, then strain to yield about 1 cup of blueberry puree.
2 cups fresh blueberries In a large pitcher combine blueberry puree, simple syrup, and lemon juice; mix well.
1 cup fresh lemon juice Add 4-6 cups of cold water, adding to taste for your preferred tartness.

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