Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade is a fun flavor twist on this traditional summer drink! You'll love the easy recipe, beautiful color, and subtle hints of blueberry. We'll also show you the secrets to making really good lemonade - without a lot of extra work!

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry lemonade

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 114kcal

Author Celeste Noland | Life After Wheat

Equipment

Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - Fourside Jar (75 oz), Professional-Grade Power-6 Pre-Programmed Cycles-10-Speeds, Black
Top Rated Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer - Manual Citrus Press Juicer
Bormioli Rocco Hermetic Seal Glass Pitcher With Lid and Spout [68 Ounce] Great for Homemade Juice & Cold Tea or for Glass Milk Bottles
Cuisinart Set of 3 Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Strainers
Goodcook ½ Gallon Plastic Straining Pitcher Square Lid with 3 Strainers and Close No Spill, Dishwasher Safe, Clear and Red

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup sugar

Lemonade

5 cups water - divided
6 oz fresh blueberries
1 cup lemon juice -fresh is best but you can use bottled

Instructions

FOR SIMPLE SYRUP:

Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (takes just a few minutes) stirring frequently so the sugar doesn't burn.
Remove from heat and set aside.

FOR LEMONADE:

Combine 1 cup of the water with the blueberries in a blender and puree thoroughly. We use the juice setting on our Blendtec.
Pour juice through a mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Discard the pulp in the strainer.
To the juice in the pitcher, add the simple syrup (it's ok if it's still a bit warm, you'll be serving this over ice), lemon juice, and remaining 4 cups water.
Stir until combined and refrigerate until ready to serve. When serving, pour over a glass filled with ice (the lemonade is made a little strong so the ice won't give it a watered-down taste) and ENJOY!
Blueberry Lemonade will stay good in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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