Last Updated June 13th, 2019 at 08:36 pm by Lisa
Ice cold Sweet Summertime Blueberry Lemonade! Summer in every sip. This tasty lemonade can be made in minutes with homemade blueberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sweet local honey. It can be made into a cocktail too with a splash of vodka or wine.
You can make a pitcher and serve in cute mason jars with handles, and garnish with blueberries and mint…
I have to thank my husband Anthony for the idea to make this blueberry lemonade. He asked if I could make him blueberry lemonade that he loved at a local restaurant. I said why sure! And with help from my niece Kylie, we tasted and sipped until we thought it was just perfect.
Not too sweet, not too tart, and a pretty color.
How To Make Ice Cold Blueberry Lemonade:
Step 1: make the blueberry syrup
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in 2 cups blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down about 3-4 minutes.
- Strain blueberry mixture through a strainer or cheesecloth and let it cool.
Step 2: Squeeze the Lemon Juice:
Using a hand juicer, squeeze 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice from the lemons.
Step 3: Mix the Blueberry Lemonade
In a large pitcher: stir blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice, local honey, and 5 cups water.
Step 4: Chill in the fridge and serve
Serve over ice, with blueberries in mason jar glasses.
Garnish with mint.
Hmm, looks like someone had some sips from this glass?
WHAT ARE THE BEST PICNIC FOODS TO PACK OR SHARE AT YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR PARTY?
What else goes with ice cold, blueberry lemonade? Well, the best recipes to make for a picnic outdoors are food that can be served in small containers and passed around, or held in your hand like a cut sandwich that stays together. Small bite size desserts that hold their shapes (and don’t melt) are a great choice as well! Here are some favorite summer recipes that our family loves.
- Picnic Basket Pressed Sandwiches
- Macaroni Salad -Dot’s Original Family Recipe
- Refreshing Watermelon Mint Feta Salad
- Easy Picnic Pasta Salad
- American Potato Salad
- Skinny Italian Tuna Salad Wraps
- Ice Cold Sweet Summertime Blueberry Lemonade
- Pineapple Coconut French Madeleines
- S’more Cookie Dough Truffles
It was so hot, and well we got thirsty…so…well you understand. Which of course I had to try for you guys, it was super refreshing. Happy Summer….
Cheers!
All the Best,
Lisa
XO
Ice Cold Sweet Summertime Blueberry-Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
- 2 cup blueberries
- 1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 4-6 lemons
- 4-6 tablespoons local honey
Instructions
Make the blueberry syrup:
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Strain blueberry mixture through a strainer and cheesecloth and let cool.
Stir in a large pitcher:
- Blueberry simple syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice, local honey, and 5 cups water.
- Chill in the fridge.
- Serve over ice with blueberries and garnish with mint.
Kate says
March 11, 2018 at 3:20 PMThis is so summery it’s absolute heaven. Plus, it doubles as a summery cocktail if you spike it with a bit of vodka. It’s like that dress that goes from daytime to nighttime!
tara pittman says
July 6, 2018 at 8:33 PMI am very thirsty for this drink. I need to make this and will make it this weekend.
Shahla says
July 6, 2018 at 11:41 PMSome of my favorite summer flavors! Love the idea of adding mint- so refreshing!
Lisa says
July 7, 2018 at 10:04 AMThanks Shahla! It is so hot here in Southern California, I am going to make some today to cool us off!
Jennifer Jordan | Joyfully Unexpected says
July 7, 2018 at 4:49 AMThis recipe looks so great. I love the taste of lemons and blueberries together. I can’t wait to try it.
Lisa says
July 7, 2018 at 10:04 AMA classic combination for sure…tastes great!
Tara says
July 7, 2018 at 8:50 AMThis sounds perfect right now on these hot summer day! Love Lemonade and all the variations.
Lisa says
July 7, 2018 at 10:08 AMMe too Tara, stay cool out there today!
Aduke Schulist says
July 7, 2018 at 2:23 PMI was sold just from reading the title. I bet this is delicious and have now added it to my “must make SOON” list.
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 4:33 PMOh, that is great Aduke! We love lemonade, but this is a fun twist. Thank you for your comment, and happy summer!
Heather says
July 7, 2018 at 7:23 PMI’ve tried so many different types of lemonade but never with blueberry. That sounds like an incredible combination!
Michelle Christie says
July 7, 2018 at 7:51 PMThat Blueberry Lemonade looks so refreshing and delicious. Easy to make too. Thanks for sharing this.
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 4:30 PMThank you for your comment Michelle! It is fun and so refreshing in summer to make a big pitcher, kids really like it!
katrina gehman says
July 8, 2018 at 8:46 AMyes please, this looks amazing! i need to make this now.
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 8:57 AMThank you, Katrina! Really hits the spot on a hot day…
Terri Beavers says
July 8, 2018 at 12:23 PMI think this would be so refreshing. I could see me sitting outside on my deck drinking it. I love anything with blueberries in it plus they’re great for pain which I have.
Athena says
July 8, 2018 at 5:08 PMThis looks so refreshing! I’ve never had this flavor of lemonade before but love blueberries so I will need tot try this at my next party I host.
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 4:27 PMEveryone really likes it! Super refreshing, and you can turn it into an adult beverage or just leave it as lemonade!
Nicole says
July 8, 2018 at 7:26 PMThis sounds so good and like the perfect summer treat! I’ll definitely be making this for my son this week, he loves his blueberries! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 4:24 PMThanks for your comment Nicole! Hope your son loves it as much as we do…
Nicole Wilder says
July 8, 2018 at 8:44 PMYum! This looks like a delicious drink recipe to try this summer! Thanks!
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 4:20 PMKid approved, and just saying you can turn it into an adult sipper!
Caitlin says
July 9, 2018 at 4:31 PMOh my word… my mouth started watering at the first picture! I’m pinning this so I can have it on file for later this summer (or, more accurately, later this week!).
Lisa says
July 10, 2018 at 4:12 PMThat is so funny…I actually made this with my niece and it was so incredibly hot that day we drank all of it within just a few hours!