Blueberry Lemonade is the most refreshing spring and summer beverage. It comes together quickly with just four ingredients. This recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart with tons of flavor. It is a family favorite, and we enjoy serving it at our summer parties. We also love to serve Fresh Peach Tea and Easy Lip Smacking Strawberry Lemonade.
They keep telling me that Spring is on its way. I can hardly wait. It has been a long winter, and it seems like I have been waiting forever. I am ready for all that spring and summer have to offer, like fresh garden salads, sun-ripened tomatoes, mouthwatering fruit, and cool refreshing beverages. This Fresh Blueberry Lemonade is simply amazing! It is the perfect spring and summer refreshment.
Are you entertaining this summer? Are you having your son or grandson’s baseball team over after the big game? This sweet revitalizing drink is just right for almost any occasion. Are you having the neighbors over for a shindig? Wow, them with a pitcher of this homemade lemonade! Want to turn it into a cocktail, then just add a jigger of vodka or rum!
How do you make fresh Blueberry Lemonade?
First, simmer the blueberries and lemon juice over medium heat until the blueberries pop. Now strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer pushing the juice of the fruit through with the back of a spoon. Then pour the blueberry mixture into a large pitcher with several cups of water and the sugar. Add more or less sugar for your preferred sweetness. Finally, stir thoroughly to blend the sugar, chill in the fridge, and serve poured over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, or fresh blueberries.
Helpful recipe tips
- This recipe also works well with raspberries and blackberries.
- Chill for at least 1 hour up to overnight.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices, blueberries, or mint.
- It takes about 5-6 lemons to make 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Adjust the sweetener to your taste. If you prefer something other than sugar, try honey or agave syrup.
- For summer fun, serve in wide-mouthed mason jars with plenty of ice.
- This lemonade is good on the counter at room temperature for about 2 hours. Then it should be refrigerated. Consume within 5 days.
Look at all that amazing refreshing goodness! Put the ingredients on your shopping list today, and your guests will be singing your praises!
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Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups of cold water
- 2/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add blueberries and lemon juice. Cook occasionally, stirring until most of the blueberries have popped, approximately 7 minutes. Remove from heat, pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, and use the back of a spoon to squeeze out the blueberry puree.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into a pitcher. Add water and sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves. Chill until ready to serve.
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June Michelle Wynn
This is easy to make. What I prefer to do when I make various flavored lemonades is to make a simple sugar (boil water and sugar combined to dissolve the sugar) and add raspberries or blueberries to it. Then I cook everything for about 10 minutes and then let it all cool down before pouring it into a pitcher and chilling before serving. Make sure you run it through a strainer before pouring it into the pitcher.
Macy Rosson
How many 4 servings does it take to make a gallon? I want to use this for my wedding.
Beth Pierce
There are 16 cups in a gallon and this recipe will make about 6-7 cups. So if you double it you will be a little short and if you triple it you will be a little over. Congrats on your upcoming wedding. How exciting.
Greer
Do u throw away the broiled mixture
Beth Pierce
Yes I do
Khalil Shabazz
Deliciously fresh
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that you liked it!
Tammy
Can you use sweet n low to make this? And frozen blueberries?
Beth Pierce
I have never tried sweet and low but you most certainly can use frozen blueberries.
Caitlyn Erhardt
So fresh and perfect for summer!
Rebecca
I love homemade lemonade so much, but haven’t made it with blueberries yet. That NEEDS to change!
Iryna
I love how simple this recipe is! With the hot weather around the corner, I can’t wait to give this a try.
Liz
I am so ready for SUMMER and this lemonade has me feeling like I’m there! I love the flavor combo!
Tawnie Kroll
This was so refreshing – so perfect for the nice Spring days we’ve been having. Thank you!
Erika
I’m grabbing fresh blueberries next time I go to the store so I can make this. It looks fabulous!
Jeannette
I LOVE how simple and fresh this is. A beautiful spin on the classic lemonade that I’ll definitely be trying!
Anita
It’s currently raining cats and dogs where I am, but this drink makes me forget the dreary weather and think of the warm sunny days. 🙂
estelle
totally pinning this for the next time I can get blueberries! looks fabulous!
Kelly Anthony
This blueberry lemonade has me dreaming of sunny days, sitting by the pool and sipping on this refreshing drink.
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that you liked it Ella!!