Name: Blueberry Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1.5 cups blueberries; 6 lemons; 6 cups water; 0.5 cup fresh blueberries

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Blueberry Lemonade

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Ingredients

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Blueberry Lemonade

For the Blueberry Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugarcan sub for an equal amount of: coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave

1 cup water

1 ½ cups blueberries

For the Lemonade:

6 lemonsjuiced

6 cups water

½ cup fresh blueberriesoptional

Instructions

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To make the syrup

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and blueberries and place over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and lower the heat a bit.

Cook over low heat, stirring frequently and gently mashing the berries a bit, for about 5 minutes at which time the sugar should have completely dissolved and the syrup started to thicken. Cook for 5 additional minutes, mashing the blueberries with the back of a spatula.

Let cool slightly and then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the berries. Set aside to cool.

To make the lemonade

In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and water. Stir until combined and add more water as needed (I don’t like my lemonade too sweet so I sometimes add an additional cup of water).

Chill, serve, and ENJOY!

Notes

Keep the pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Covered is best. If there’s any leftover blueberry simple syrup, you can store it in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Macerate Blueberries First 🫐
Crush half your blueberries with sugar 15-20 minutes before mixing to release natural juices and intensify flavor without added syrup.
Use Room Temperature Lemons 🍋
Warm lemons slightly or microwave for 15 seconds before juicing to extract maximum juice yield and enhance citrus brightness.
Strain for Premium Clarity ✨
Pour the blueberry mixture through fine mesh or cheesecloth to achieve a beautifully clear drink with suspended whole berries for visual appeal.
Ice Technique Prevents Dilution 🧊
Freeze blueberries in ice cube trays and use them instead of regular ice to keep your lemonade cold without watering it down as they melt.
Balance Sweetness by Taste 🎯
Add sugar gradually while tasting, as blueberry natural sugars vary by ripeness; this prevents over-sweetening and lets the tart-sweet balance shine.