Description
Blueberry Lemonade is your go-to summer drink, bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe blueberries and the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. This refreshing beverage not only quenches your thirst but also adds a vibrant touch to any gathering, making it perfect for barbecues or pool parties. With its beautiful purple hue and irresistible taste, Blueberry Lemonade will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large fresh lemons (about 1 cup juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberries: Rinse blueberries under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes until blueberries burst.
- Strain the Mixture: Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing down to extract all juices.
- Squeeze Lemons: Roll lemons on the counter for easier juicing. Cut in half and squeeze out about 1 cup of lemon juice, removing any seeds.
- Combine Ingredients: In the pitcher, mix strained blueberry syrup with lemon juice and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve: Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg