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Blueberry Lemonade

My blueberry lemonade uses a fresh or frozen blueberry simple syrup for a stunning flavor and color. It's refreshing and perfect for summer, and it tastes great spiked too! Recipe includes a how-to video!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup/serving)
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water divided
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup lemon juice – fresh-squeezed is best!

Instructions

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  1. Combine 1 cup of water (236ml), blueberries, and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and blueberries release their juices (they will become very soft and tender and the liquid will become very blue!). This may take 10 minutes or even longer.
  3. Pour blueberries and liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher (or other bowl that you can easily pour into the pitcher). Use a spatula to press the berries to press through as much juice as possible. Discard remaining solids.
  4. Add lemon juice and remaining 5 cups water (1.18L) and stir well.
  5. Pour over ice and serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled before serving. Always stir blueberry lemonade before stirring. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This is typically about 6 medium-large lemons for me. Bottled lemon juice can be substituted but will yield a flavor that’s not as pure and fresh.
  • Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to a week. Always stir before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 22IU (0%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (1 cup/serving)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 22IU 0%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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