Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
Ice cold Blueberry Lemonade captures Summer in every sip, it is made in minutes with homemade blueberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and honey.
Servings: 6
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 4-6 lemons
- 4-6 tablespoons honey
Instructions
blueberry syrup
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- blueberry puree
- 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 fine mesh sieve, and press down to get all the blueberry juice in through and let cool.
mix lemonade
- Squeeze 1 ½ cups of lemon juice.
- Mix the cooled blueberry syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice, local honey, and 5 cups water.
- Chill in the fridge.
- Serve over ice with blueberries, lemon slices, and garnish with mint.
Notes
Serving Tips
- You can make a pitcher and serve in cute mason jars with handles
- Garnish with lemon slices, blueberries, and mint.
- Classic lemonade is great for picnics and parties. Serve it with grilled burgers, hot dogs, and some side salads like pasta or potato salad.
- You can also enjoy lemonade with desserts like cookies or cool ice box pies or a birthday cake for a children's party.
Fruit Flavors
I used fresh blueberries, but frozen will work just fine! You can take any fruit or berry and make a simple syrup. Try flavors like pineapple, strawberry, raspberry, or cherries. On a hot summer day, add plenty of ice, and top off the lemonade with the fizz of a clear soda.Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 28.4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg