Blueberry Lemonade
Yield: 8 servings
This easy Blueberry Lemonade recipe is the perfect summertime drink! It’s fruity and refreshing with tart lemons and sweet blueberries. Enjoy this pretty homemade lemonade on its own, or with a splash of sparkling water - or add some vodka for a summery cocktail!
Ingredients
- 6 cups water divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4 medium lemons - add more if you like more tart lemon flavor
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of water to a medium saucepan along with the sugar and blueberries. Set the mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Cook the blueberry syrup for 5-7 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the blueberries have burst. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the blueberry syrup to cool slightly before continuing.
- (Optional) To get even more flavor and color out of the blueberries, use an immersion blender to puree the blueberry sauce (or use a high speed blender) until it is mostly smooth. This is optional but it will make straining the sauce easier!
- Pour the blueberry sauce through a fine mesh sieve and stir until all of the liquid has been passed through the sieve. Discard the solids.
- Add the blueberry sauce to a large pitcher with the lemon juice and remaining 5 cups of water. Stir to combine and enjoy over ice.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 167kcal Carbohydrates: 38g Protein: 1g Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 6mg Sodium: 32mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 32g
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