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Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade

A refreshing and easy homemade blueberry lemonade, perfect for spring and summer. Sweet, tangy, and bursting with blueberry and lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar more or less to taste
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice from about 4-5 lemons
  • 2-3 lemons peels optional, for simple syrup and garnish
  • 1 cup water for simple syrup
  • 4 cups water cold, for lemonade
  • mint, lemon peels and slices, blueberries optional, for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Peel and juice 4-5 lemons to get about 3/4 cup of juice. Set aside the peels if using.
  2. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, 1 cup of water, and the lemon peels (if using). Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the blueberries begin to pop, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
  4. Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
  5. Add the strained blueberry simple syrup and the 3/4 cup of lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir in 4 cups of cold water.
  6. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with mint, lemon slices, or extra blueberries if desired.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For an extra lemony kick, add the zest of one lemon to the simple syrup while heating. For a cocktail, add a shot of vodka, rum, or whiskey per serving.