This sweet and tart blueberry lemonade recipe kicks up the flavor of the famous summertime lemonade! Made with only 4 ingredients, this is the perfect beverage to cool off with on a hot summer day.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
4-5cupscold water, divided
2cupsblueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1cup (about 6 lemons)freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
¾cupgranulated 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 bluberries are pureed.
Strain the bluberry 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.
Notes
Variations: You can swap blackberries, raspberries or strawberries to make a berry lemonade.