Description
Blueberry Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh blueberries and zesty lemons. This delightful beverage is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply lounging at home. With its sweet and tangy taste, this homemade lemonade will impress guests of all ages, making every sip feel like a sunny escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 3–4 cups cold filtered water
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse blueberries under cold water. Zest and juice the lemons.
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until bubbling gently for about 5-7 minutes until berries burst.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to separate pulp from syrup.
- In a pitcher, mix the blueberry syrup with the lemon juice and add 3-4 cups of cold water based on your taste preference.
- If desired, add mint leaves and let it steep in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra blueberries or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg