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Easy Blueberry Lemonade

This homemade blueberry lemonade recipe is the perfect drink to beat the heat and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its blend of fresh lemon juice, blueberry puree, and granulated sugar, this drink is both tangy and sweet, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and can be whipped up in no time.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-¾ cups fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups ( 16 oz) fresh blueberry puree plus more for serving
  • ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 cups filtered water

Instructions

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  1. In a blender, puree the fresh blueberries until smooth. If desired, strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove any solids or seeds. In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. Add the filtered water to the pitcher and stir again. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lemonade to become cold and refreshing. When ready to serve, pour the blueberry lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

  • How to Store
  • How to Store
  • If you have leftover blueberry lemonade, store it in the refrigerator to enjoy later. Here are some tips for storing blueberry lemonade:
  • If you have leftover blueberry lemonade, store it in the refrigerator to enjoy later. Here are some tips for storing blueberry lemonade:
  • Pour the leftover blueberry lemonade into an airtight container or pitcher.
  • Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent air from getting in.
  • Place the container in the refrigerator and make sure it's stored at a temperature below 40°F (4°C).
  • Blueberry lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the leftover blueberry lemonade, give it a good stir, as the ingredients may have settled or separated while being stored.
  • It's important to note that the longer you store blueberry lemonade, the more its flavor may change. The lemon juice may become more bitter over time, and the blueberry flavor may become less pronounced. Therefore, it's best to consume blueberry lemonade within a few days of making it for optimal flavor.
  • It's important to note that the longer you store blueberry lemonade, the more its flavor may change. The lemon juice may become more bitter over time, and the blueberry flavor may become less pronounced. Therefore, it's best to consume blueberry lemonade within a few days of making it for optimal flavor.
  • How to Make-Ahead
  • How to Make-Ahead
  • If you want to make blueberry lemonade ahead of time, you can follow these steps:
  • If you want to make blueberry lemonade ahead of time, you can follow these steps:
  • Prepare the blueberry lemonade according to the recipe instructions.
  • Once you've mixed all the ingredients, pour the blueberry lemonade into an airtight container or pitcher.
  • Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
  • Blueberry lemonade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Before serving, give the blueberry lemonade a good stir, as the ingredients may have settled or separated while being stored.
  • It's important to note that if you make blueberry lemonade ahead of time and store it for longer than 24 hours, the flavor may change, and the lemonade may not taste as fresh. Therefore, it's best to make blueberry lemonade as close to serving time as possible for optimal flavor.
  • It's important to note that if you make blueberry lemonade ahead of time and store it for longer than 24 hours, the flavor may change, and the lemonade may not taste as fresh. Therefore, it's best to make blueberry lemonade as close to serving time as possible for optimal flavor.
  • If you want to prepare beforehand, mix the lemon juice, blueberry puree, and sugar and refrigerate separately from the water. Then, when you're ready to serve, mix the lemonade base with the water and ice and garnish as desired.
  • If you want to prepare beforehand, mix the lemon juice, blueberry puree, and sugar and refrigerate separately from the water. Then, when you're ready to serve, mix the lemonade base with the water and ice and garnish as desired.
  • Pour the leftover blueberry lemonade into an airtight container or pitcher.
  • Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent air from getting in.
  • Place the container in the refrigerator and make sure it's stored at a temperature below 40°F (4°C).
  • Blueberry lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the leftover blueberry lemonade, give it a good stir, as the ingredients may have settled or separated while being stored.
  • Prepare the blueberry lemonade according to the recipe instructions.
  • Once you've mixed all the ingredients, pour the blueberry lemonade into an airtight container or pitcher.
  • Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
  • Blueberry lemonade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Before serving, give the blueberry lemonade a good stir, as the ingredients may have settled or separated while being stored.