Bursting with Flavor Blueberry Lemonade
Bursting with Flavor Blueberry Lemonade is the perfect summer drink! This refreshing recipe blends sweet blueberries with zesty lemons for a deliciously tangy and naturally sweet lemonade. Easy to make and packed with fresh, bold flavors, it’s ideal for any gathering or a relaxing afternoon treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Equipment
- Large Pitcher
Ingredients
Blueberry Syrup:
- 4 Cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
Lemonade Ingredients:
- 8 Cups Water (club soda or sparkling water)
- 1 Cup Lemon Juice (fresh squeezed)
- ½ Cup Sugar (optional: if needed)
Instructions
Option 1: Blender Method
- Start by blending 4 cups of blueberries in a blender until smooth. Strain the blended blueberries through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, removing the pulp and keeping the liquid.
- Pour the blueberry liquid into a large pitcher. Add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 8 cups of water (you can use regular water, club soda, or sparkling water for a fizzy twist).
- Stir the mixture well and taste. Adjust the flavors to your liking by adding more sugar, lemon juice, or water if needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh blueberries for a refreshing touch.
Option 2: Cooked Syrup Method
- In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of blueberries, 2 cups of water, and 1 cup of sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have broken down and the syrup has thickened slightly. Strain the blueberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Once cooled, add the blueberry syrup (about 2 1/2 cups of syrup) to a large pitcher along with 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 8 cups of water (or club soda for a sparkling version).
- Stir well and taste. Adjust the flavors as needed by adding more sugar, lemon juice, or water.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg