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Refreshing and flavorful, this Blueberry Lemonade is quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients, and is the perfect thirst quencher! Serve this all summer long for BBQs, picnics, poolside parties and more!
There is nothing better than an ice cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. And while classic lemonade is great, there’s just something extra special about blueberry lemonade that takes it over the top. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, SO refreshing and the perfect way to cool off! We have been enjoying this drink at least once a week all summer long and have no plans of stopping any time soon.
Ingredients needed
To make the blueberry simple syrup you’ll need:
- Blueberries. Fresh or frozen blueberries will work. Be sure to buy some extras for garnish in the drinks.
- Water. Used to thin the syrup out.
- Sugar. White granulated sugar sweetens the syrup! Feel free to sub for an equal amount of: coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave.
For the blueberry lemonade you’ll need:
- Water. Cold water is preferred since enjoying this drink chilled tastes best!
- Lemon juice. Freshly squeezed is best!
- Blueberry simple syrup.
Variations to try
- Cocktails. To make an adult version of this blueberry lemonade, consider adding in 1/2 to 1 cup vodka, triple sec, or a light rum to the pitcher. Or just add a couple of ounces of alcohol to individual drinks.
- Mint flavor. Smash mint leaves on the bottom of the pitcher for a mint infused lemonade.
- More lemon flavor. Add some lemon zest to the simple syrup for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Carbonation. Add in a lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for an extra sweet kick and some carbonation.
Blueberry Lemonade
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup of sugar, can sub for an equal amount of: coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave
- 1 cup of water
- 1 ½ cups of blueberries
For the Lemonade:
- Juice of 6 lemons, roughly 1 ¼ cups of lemon juice
- 6 cups of fresh water
- Optional: ½ cup of fresh blueberries
Instructions
To make the syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and blueberries and place over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and lower the heat a bit.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently and gently mashing the berries a bit, for about 5 minutes at which time the sugar should have completely dissolved and the syrup started to thicken. Cook for 5 additional minutes, mashing the blueberries with the back of a spatula.
- Let cool slightly and then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the raspberries. Set aside to cool.
To make the lemonade:
- In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and water. Stir until combined and add more water as needed (I don’t like my lemonade too sweet so I sometimes add an additional cup of water).
- Chill, serve, and ENJOY!
