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Blueberry Lemonade

This Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is made with an easy blueberry syrup. It's so refreshing, sweet and tangy. Grab a big mug on a hot summer day. It's the perfect way to cool down this summer!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cups cold water divided
  • Lemon slices and blueberries to garnish if desired

Instructions

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  1. Place the blueberries, sugar and 1 cup water in a blender. Blend on medium-high speed for about 1 minute, until the blueberries are completely pureed. Strain the blueberry puree through a fine mesh sieve (or skip this step if you don't mind small pieces of blueberry in your lemonade).
  2. Combine the blueberry puree with lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of water. Add more water, if desired. Stir well, and chill. Serve over ice.

Notes

  • VARIATIONS
  • EXPERT TIPS!
  • Strawberries can be swapped for blueberries to make Strawberry Lemonade
  • Blackberries swapped for the blueberries would be delicious!
  • Taste as you go, you can always add more sugar, lemon juice, or water to make this lemonade exactly how you want it.
  • Swap the sugar for honey.
  • Add a bit of vodka to the mixture to for a spiked lemonade.
  • You will want to make sure you have a blender to make this lemonade. My favorite blender is this one, but if you are on more of a budget this one is great too!
  • I like to serve this in mason jars filled with ice and garnished with lemon slices and blueberries. You could even use frozen blueberries to keep it extra cold.
  • Straining the blueberry puree is optional. You can see fleck of blueberries in these photos because I didn’t strain it. It will give you more nutrients and antioxidants if you leave them in, but for a less cloudy final result you can strain it.
  • Did you know if you microwave lemons they are easier to squeeze? Just warm them up for a few seconds or make sure they are room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 98mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 98mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.