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Blueberry Lemonade

🍋💜 Refreshing homemade blueberry lemonade with a sweet-tart balance and vibrant color — perfect for summer days and backyard gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverage, Drinks, Summer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4–5 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Pitcher

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes until blueberries burst and sugar dissolves.
  2. Transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.
  3. Add lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  4. Serve over ice and garnish with extra blueberries or lemon slices. 💜🍋

Notes

You can make the blueberry syrup ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Adjust sugar to your taste for a sweeter or more tart lemonade.