Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by gently warming blueberries, sugar, and a portion of water to dissolve the sugar and extract juice from the berries. This mixture is blended until smooth and strained through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids and seeds, producing a vibrant blueberry syrup.
Ice is added in a pitcher, followed by the syrup, remaining cold water, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stirring combines the components into a balanced lemonade where the tartness of lemon complements the sweet blueberry flavor and smooth texture. Garnishing with fresh blueberries and lemon slices enhances the drink's appeal.
This beverage is ideal as a cooling refreshment during warmer days, offering natural fruity notes without artificial additives. The syrup can be prepared in advance and stored for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water divided
- ½ cup lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water to a small pot on high heat. Warm the water until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
- Pour the blueberry sugar water into a blender and blend on high.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the sieve to remove as much liquid as possible. If desired, skim any impurities from the top of the blueberry syrup.
- Add ice to a pitcher then pour in the strained blueberry syrup, the remaining 4 cups of cold water, and the lemon juice then stir to combine. Serve the blackberry lemonade over ice garnished with blueberries and lemon slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 blueberry lemonade | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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