Description
Blueberry Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink that perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe blueberries with the tartness of fresh lemons. This vibrant beverage is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or leisurely afternoons. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, you can easily whip up a delightful pitcher that will keep everyone coming back for more. Enjoy it chilled over ice, garnished with additional blueberries or lemon slices for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse blueberries and remove excess moisture.
- Blend blueberries with 1/2 cup water until smooth, then strain to create blueberry puree.
- Squeeze lemons to extract 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine blueberry puree, lemon juice, and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add 4 cups cold water and mix well. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional blueberries or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg