Quench your thirst with this homemade blueberry lemonade, crafted with a simple blueberry syrup. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, incredibly refreshing, and made with just four ingredients!
Ingredients to Make Refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
- blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- sugar
- water (divided)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
How to Make Refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
- Prepare the Blueberry Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries and 1 cup of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the blueberries are soft and release their juices.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently mash the blueberries and release more juice.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Strain the Syrup:
- Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or a large measuring cup, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the solids and set the strained syrup aside to cool completely.
- Make the Lemonade:
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the cooled blueberry syrup to the pitcher.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well.
- Serve:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blueberry lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing summer drink!
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- For an extra twist, add a splash of sparkling water just before serving to give the lemonade a fizzy effect.
- You can also freeze some blueberries to use as colorful ice cubes in the lemonade.
Enjoy your homemade blueberry lemonade!
Refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
Quench your thirst with this homemade blueberry lemonade, crafted with a simple blueberry syrup. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, incredibly refreshing, and made with just four ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 cup water (divided)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the blueberries are soft and release their juices. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently mash the blueberries and release more juice. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Strain the Syrup: Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or a large measuring cup, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and set the strained syrup aside to cool completely.
- Make the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the cooled blueberry syrup to the pitcher. Add the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the blueberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing summer drink!
