Blueberry Lemonade

This Blueberry Lemonade is the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day! Made with fresh blueberries and tart lemons, it’s a delightful summer beverage that’s perfect for parties or just to keep the fridge stocked with thirst-quenching goodness.

I can’t get enough blueberries when they are in season! Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Peach Crisp, Blueberry Salad Dressing, Blueberry Ice Cream, or just by the handful. This is another great way to enjoy them if you buy them by the boatloads like I do.

Tart lemons paired with fresh and juicy blueberries come together to create the perfect summer drink. Add a little bit of sugar and you’re in business! Blueberry lemonade is a fantastic summertime drink, especially when blueberries are in season.

Lemonade is a must-have beverage for an afternoon by the pool or a relaxing day on the patio. With this simple upgrade to a classic summertime recipe, your blueberry lemonade will stand out at any gathering, while also tasting delicious.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Key Ingredients

• Lemons – Fresh is best! Squeeze those lemons yourself. A citrus press works fantastically to get every drop of juice out and keep the seeds out.

• Sugar – It’s necessary because lemons are so tart. We’ll be making a simple syrup with this, and you can certainly substitute honey, or a stevia based sweetener, such as Swerve.

• Blueberries – You’ll use these with sugar and water to make a syrup. They are in season in July and August, but you can usually find them year round at the grocery store. They will taste better during peak season. You can also use frozen blueberries, which are typically frozen during peak freshness.

The richness of fresh, sweet blueberry flavor paired with citrus will awaken your senses.

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade

1. Make the Simple Syrup. The recipe card walks you through the steps, if you’d like to see step by step pictures for that part of the recipe, then check out the Blueberry Simple Syrup Post.
   
2. Juice the lemons. As I mentioned earlier, a citrus press is your best friend here. You’ll need 1 cup of juice, which is usually about 6-8 lemons.
   
3. Add the syrup, lemon juice, and cold water to a pitcher or carafe and stir well. Chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice.

Expert Tips

• Get fancy and garnish! If you want to make your drink extra special, use fresh blueberries, and a few slices of lemon, or even a sprig of mint. You can add the blueberries right to the drink, or put thread them on a cocktail spear. You’ll want to add an extra lemon and/or blueberries to your shopping list.
  
• Roll the citrus. Roll the lemons under your palm on the counter top back and forth a few times with a little pressure before juicing them. This loosens them up and releases more juice.
  
• The amount of lemons needed depends on the size and juiciness of your lemons. It can take 6-8 lemons to get 1 cup of juice.
  
• Make popsicles. The only thing better than a glass of blueberry lemonade is a blueberry lemonade popsicle! Pour the lemonade into molds and freeze. YUM!
  

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