Description
Cool down with this vibrant, homemade Blueberry Lemonade—a fruity, tangy drink perfect for hot days and backyard gatherings. This easy recipe blends fresh blueberries, real lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness for a refreshing treat everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for quick summer drink ideas, a colorful addition to your party menu, or a fun twist on a classic lemonade, this easy recipe is your go-to. It’s family-friendly, naturally colorful, and a brilliant way to use seasonal berries.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices
Extra blueberries
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5–7 minutes until berries burst.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing to extract all juice. Discard solids and let syrup cool.
3. Juice the lemons to get about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove pulp and seeds.
4. In a large pitcher, mix the cooled blueberry syrup with the lemon juice. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
5. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or sugar if needed.
6. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
7. Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh blueberries.
8. Add sparkling water if you want a fizzy twist.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, cleanest flavor.
Make the syrup ahead of time and refrigerate separately for quick prep later.
Frozen blueberries work perfectly—just simmer slightly longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry lemonade, summer drinks, refreshing drink, easy lemonade recipe, fruit lemonade, healthy summer drink, quick summer drink