Blueberry Lemonade
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5
Blueberry Lemonade
Description
The lemonade starts with a simple syrup prepared by dissolving sugar in water over heat and then cooling. This syrup blends with freshly squeezed lemon juice, additional water, and muddled blueberries to create the lemonade base. Stirring ensures an even distribution of flavors. Chilling the mixture overnight allows the blueberry flavor to infuse fully, and users can strain the drink to remove pulp and berry bits or serve as is for more texture.
This blueberry lemonade provides a bright, tangy taste with sweet undertones from the syrup and berry essence. Serving chilled with frozen blueberries enhances its refreshing quality, making it a suitable beverage for warmer days or social gatherings where a fruity lemonade is desired.
The recipe makes a large batch that can be halved if a smaller quantity is needed, offering flexibility for different occasions.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Lemonade
- simple syrup recipe above
- 10 cups water
- 2 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan over high heat, combine the water and granulated sugar.
- Swirl the mixture around the pan until the sugar dissolves.
- When the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat, and set aside.
Make the Lemonade
- In a large glass container, combine the water, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice and muddled blueberries.
- Stir with a large spoon until combined.
- Chill overnight or pour over ice.
- If chilling overnight, strain the lemonade before serving, removing bits and pieces of blueberries, as well as lemon pulp, if need be. (Or leave them in if you don't mind it!)
- Chill with the frozen blueberries, and serve cold.
Notes
- The recipe can be reduced by half to make a smaller volume of lemonade without changing the balance of flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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