How to Make Blueberry Lemonade: A Refreshing Summer Drink

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Learn how to make blueberry lemonade following simple steps. Made with blueberry lemon syrup, this drink combines fresh-squeezed lemons’ tartness with juicy blueberries’ natural sweetness. It’s a refreshing Summer drink that your family will enjoy!

Blueberry lemonade in glasses with lemon slice.

This refreshing drink is not only delicious but also beautiful in color. You can serve it any time of the day, and it keeps well in the refrigerator.

Do you know how fussy and picky kids are about food? Well, I was one of those when it comes to fruits. It took me a long time to gather the courage to taste blueberries.

Now, I have become a big fan of berries in general. I like cooking them, juicing them, and sharing their recipes. Nothing can beat a homemade blueberry lemonade.

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Lemonade

Flavorful Fusion: Blueberries add a burst of sweet and slightly tangy flavor to traditional lemonade, making it more interesting.

Vibrant Color: The beautiful blue-purple hue from the blueberries gives blueberry with lemon drink a stunning appearance. Impress your guests and serve it at gatherings and parties.

Versatility: Add a fizzy twist and replace the water with sparkling water.

Simple to Make: Blueberry lemonade is easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.

🥘 Ingredients

You need four simple and inexpensive ingredients to make a refreshing blueberry lemonade.

You can scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.

Blueberries: You can use both fresh blueberries and frozen ones.

Sugar: I have used white sugar, but you can use raw or any sweetener you prefer, including honey.

Lemon juice: Freshly made unsweetened lemon juice adds more nutrients and flavor to this drink.

Water: Some use soda water, but I prefer to stick with regular water. It’s up to you.

🔪 How to Make Blueberry Lemonade at Home

Step 1

Blueberry Lemon Syrup: Add the blueberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan. Let the mixture come to a boil. Mash the blueberries well, then add the lemon juice. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Straining the syrup: Add the sugar, water, and lemon juice to a pitcher. Strain the blueberry lemon syrup and add it to the pitcher. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Refrigerate for two hours.

Step 3

Serve with Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes then pour the blueberry lemonade. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves.

Freshly prepared drink served in glasses.

💭 Expert Tips

Strain the blueberry lemon syrup before adding it to the pitcher.
No need to thaw the frozen blueberries when making the syrup.
You can use lime instead of lemon if that’s what you have.
Crush or chop mint leaves in the glasses before serving for a more refreshing flavor.
This blueberry lemonade should be diluted; hence, it’s best to serve it in a glass full of ice or use less sugar.

📖 Variations

Use Mint: To make this blueberry lemonade recipe more flavorful and refreshing, add chopped mint leaves to the syrup 1 minute before turning off the heat.

Add Vanilla Extract: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract before refrigerating the berry lemonade and stir well.

Mix Berries: Add your favorite berries to this lemonade, such as blackberries or strawberries.

Close up image of freshly made berry drink.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen blueberries in this recipe?

You can use frozen blueberries. Go for a quality brand and add them frozen to the pan when making the blueberry lemon syrup.

Can I replace sugar with honey?

Yes, you can also use half sugar and half honey.

Do I have to strain the syrup?

You don’t have to if the blueberry skin doesn’t bother you. The lemonade will be slightly thick in texture.

🍲 More Blueberry Recipes

Three glasses of blueberry lemonade with ice.

🌡️ Storing

Store the blueberry lemonade in the fridge for up to a week.

To freeze the lemonade, pour it into an ice cube tray and cover it with plastic wrap. It will stay for up to 3 months.

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