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!