Blueberry Lemonade
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15 mins
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1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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8 cups
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Blueberry Lemonade
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Refreshing, fruity, and the perfect balance of tart and sweet, this blueberry lemonade is sure to become a summertime favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups blueberries fresh
- 1 cup lemon juice from 6-8 lemons, fresh
- 4-6 cups water cold
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved; swirl the pan occasionally. Let cool. You will have about 1 ½ cups of simple syrup.
- Once the simple syrup has cooled, place the blueberries in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour through a fine mesh sieve. You should end up with about 1 cup of blueberry puree.
- In a large pitcher, combine blueberry puree, simple syrup and lemon juice and mix well.
- Add 4-6 cups of cold water. The amount of water you use will depend on your taste, so add as little or as much as you want to achieve your perfect sweet/tart balance. I recommend starting with 4 cups and adding more if desired.
- Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with fresh blueberries, fresh mint, and lemon slices.
Notes
- Some bits of blueberry skin and pulp may still make it through when straining the puree. If you want to remove the rest, pour the lemonade through a fine mesh sieve before serving. You can either strain the entire batch or strain each glass when serving.
- You can also make the simple syrup in the microwave by combining the sugar and water in a large microwave-safe measuring cup and microwaving on high for about 4 minutes, stopping halfway through to whisk the mixture.
- Feel free to use frozen, thawed blueberries. Do NOT drain the blueberries before adding them to the blender.
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