Blueberry Lemonade
A vibrant summer lemonade infused with sweet blueberry syrup. Bright, tangy, and refreshing for picnics or sunny afternoons. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 8 cups (6 servings)
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 5–6 lemons)
3 cups cold water (for diluting)
3 cups ice
1 lemon, thinly sliced (garnish)
Extra blueberries, for garnish
Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
Rinse blueberries thoroughly under cool water; let drain. If using frozen, no need to thaw.
Make the blueberry syrup: Combine blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until berries burst and liquid thickens.
Mash berries and strain: Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to extract syrup. Discard solids.
Juice lemons: Roll lemons to soften, then juice until you have 1 cup. Strain out seeds and pulp.
Combine ingredients: In a pitcher, mix cooled blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water. Stir until color is uniform.
Chill and serve: Add ice, and garnish with sliced lemons, blueberries, and optional mint.
Notes
Use frozen blueberries for natural sweetness without thawing.
For smoother syrup, puree strained solids in a blender.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water depending on blueberry sweetness.
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