This blueberry lemonade recipe is made with fresh lemons, juicy blueberries, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s easy and refreshing for summer sipping!

Three mason jar glasses of blueberry lemonade garnished with lemon slices, mint and fresh blueberries on ice.

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Refreshing Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

Summer is great because the days are longer and we get to spend more time outside, my kids would live outdoors if I let them! One of our favorite parts of the season is enjoying fresh fruit from local farms and sipping on homemade lemonade.

With blueberries in season, I decided to combine two of our favorites into this refreshing blueberry lemonade. It’s not too tangy or too sweet with just the right balance. And really, how can you go wrong with a drink this beautiful?!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple and refreshing. Made with just 4 ingredients, this easy recipe for homemade blueberry lemonade is the perfect thirst-quencher on a hot summer day.
  • Family favorite. Bursting with bright lemon and blueberry flavor, this drink is always a hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients Needed

Flat lay of fresh lemon juice, sugar, blueberries and water to make blueberry lemonade.
  • Water: Just like when making classic lemonade, the base of this recipe starts with 4 to 5 cups of cold water. Make sure to save about 1 cup to blend with the blueberries.
  • Blueberries: Sweet, juicy blueberries are the star of this recipe. I tend to use fresh blueberries when in season, however frozen blueberries also work great. Just make sure to thaw them first.
  • Lemon juice: The bright, citrusy flavor comes from the lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice (instead of store-bought) will give you the best results. If you love lemon flavor, feel free to add more to taste.
  • Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to sweeten this delicious beverage and helps balance out the sourness from the fresh lemon juice. Taste as you go and add more or less depending on your preference.

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade

Photo collage showing step by step how to make blueberry lemonade.
  1. Blend. Start by blending together the fresh blueberries with 1 cup of water until it forms a smooth puree.
  2. Strain. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the blueberry puree into a large pitcher. I like to press down on the puree with the bottom of a spoon to help excrete the juices. If the puree is on the thicker side, you may need to strain the mixture a few times.
  3. Mix. Now it’s time to add the other ingredients into the pitcher. Pour in the remaining cold water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Give it a stir, then taste. At this point you can adjust the flavor to your liking by adding in more sugar, lemon juice or water. Then place in the refrigerator to chill.
  4. Serve. Pour the chilled blueberry lemonade into glasses over ice and serve with your favorite garnishes!

Garnishes

Now for the fun part – serving the blueberry lemonade! Pour into mason jars over ice and garnish with blueberries, lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. I like to use frozen blueberries for garnishing, that way they stay cold longer.

Refreshing blueberry lemonade served in mason jars with half lemon wheels and ice.

Variations

  • Substitute lemon juice for fresh lime juice to make blueberry limeade.
  • Use sparkling water instead of plain water to give it a little fizz.
  • Swap blueberries for blackberries, raspberries or make frozen strawberry lemonade.
  • Use honey in place of granulated sugar for a healthier alternative.
  • Use leftovers to make homemade popsicles! Simply pour the mixture into popsicle molds and then freeze until solid.
Close-up of a mason jar glasses of blueberry lemonade showing vibrant color and fresh fruit.

More summer drinks to try include non-alcoholic sangria, watermelon smoothie and pina colada smoothie.

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Blueberry Lemonade

5 from 38 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
This blueberry lemonade recipe is made with fresh lemons, juicy blueberries, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's easy and refreshing for summer sipping!
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Ingredients 

  • 4-5 cups cold water , divided
  • 2 cups blueberries , fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 cup (about 6 lemons) freshly squeezed lemon juice , more to taste
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar , more to taste

For serving: frozen blueberries, lemon slices, mint leaves

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the blueberries and 1 cup of water. Blend for about 30 seconds, or until the blueberries are pureed.
  • Strain the blueberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. You may need to strain the mixture twice if it is thick.
  • Add the remaining water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Taste and add more sugar and water if desired. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with blueberries, lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.  

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Variations: You can swap blackberries, raspberries or strawberries to make a berry lemonade. 

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 114mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 48g, Vitamin A: 52IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Storage

Store any leftover blueberry lemonade in a covered pitcher or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I recommend adding ice to the individual glasses right before serving, instead of adding to the pitcher so that the ice doesn’t melt and make the lemonade more watery.