The Best Homemade Blueberry Lemonade

This homemade blueberry lemonade is a light and refreshing treat for the warm Spring and Summer days! The recipe is simple and can be enjoyed the same day it is made. This drink is the perfect combo of sweet and slightly tart. Let’s make it together!

Spring and Summer call for all the refreshing beverages to be broken out. Now, I’m a girl that loves water. I mean it when I say it is my favorite drink. Although, on the hot days, sometimes you just need a fun and refreshing beverage. There is nothing quite as refreshing as this blueberry lemonade. This blueberry lemonade is made with a blueberry syrup and a lemonade that is perfectly sweet and slightly tart.

Something I love about this blueberry lemonade is that along with the taste of the lemonade concentrate, there is a slight fruitiness and natural sweetness from the blueberries. In this recipe, we actually turn the blueberry into a simple blueberry syrup. This ensures we get all the natural flavors from the blueberries.

If you’ve got a few minutes on your hand, make this homemade blueberry lemonade with me. You won’t regret it! Don’t forget to save this recipe so you can come back to it again and again… because I know you’ll want to!

Why You Will Love This Blueberry Lemonade

Flavorful – Not that it needs to be said but the flavors in this blueberry lemonade are unmatchable. The lemonade concentrate provides the tartness to the beverage that leaves you wanting more. While the blueberry syrup provides the sweetness. The sweetness both from granulated sugar and the natural sweetness of the berries. The two combine together to make the ultimate warm weather beverage.

Refreshing – I think this drink is as refreshing as it gets. The combination of the sweetness and tartness makes it the perfect thirst quencher. You’ll want to have your fridge stocked with this refreshing homemade blueberry lemonade.

Simple – This recipe truly is so simple. It has minimal ingredients as well as minimal steps which makes it easy to make the for the first time but also easy to come back to again and again.

Versatile – Something great about this blueberry lemonade is that it is versatile for what occasion you want to serve it at. It can be a casual drink that you have on hand for your family, or you can dress it up a bit and serve it a party. It is such a beautiful beverage for any occasion!

Pretty – The color of this blueberry lemonade is so aesthetically pleasing! The bright purple makes it so great for Spring and Summer.

Blueberry Lemonade FAQs

Is blueberry lemonade good for you?

Blueberries are rich in vitamin C that helps support your immune system and they also have fiber. Lemons have loads of vitamin C and antioxidants. Although keep in mind, this recipe does have sugar!

How much sugar is in blueberry lemonade?

A pitcher of our homemade blueberry lemonade contains 1 cup of sugar. This amount can be more or less depending on what your preferences are!

Do blueberry and lemon go well together?

Lemon can actually enhance the natural flavor of blueberries from their acidity. This trait makes lemons and blueberries a great match for each other!

How do you cut tartness in lemonade?

If you feel like the lemonade is too tart for your liking, try adding more sugar. This does the trick every time! You can also try adding a bit more water to dilute the sweetness.

Tips for Making Blueberry Lemonade

• Fresh Blueberries – Using fresh blueberries and not frozen will ensure not only ultimate flavor but natural flavor that only fresh berries can give.
• Natural Sweetener – If you would prefer to use a natural sweetener over granulated sugar, try using agave, honey, or maple syrup. Start with half a cup if using one of these sweeteners then add more if needed.
• Chill – Allowing the blueberry lemonade to sit in the fridge a bit before serving will help the flavors to mix and enhance even more than when first being made.

Ingredients

Lemons – Using fresh lemons over lemon juice concentrate is the key! It is a bit more work but totally worth it.

Blueberries – Frozen blueberries can be used. Although, fresh blueberries will enhance the flavor.

Granulated sugar – If you would prefer to do a more natural sweetener like honey, agave, or maple syrup, go ahead! Start with half a cup and then taste and go from there if you need to add more.

Cold Water

Tools You May Need

• Strainer – I love this set of 3 from amazon.
• Lemon Juicer – This handheld juicer will make your life easier!
• Small Saucepan
• Measuring Cups
• Pitcher

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade Step-by-Step

To start, add the blueberries, granulated sugar and 1 cup of the cold water into a small saucepan. Put it over high heat and allow to come to a boil. Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and mash the blueberries as they soften. Once the blueberries are mashed and the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat, pour into a bowl and place in the fridge to cool completely. This is the blueberry syrup.

While the blueberry syrup is cooling, juice the lemons.

To the juiced lemons, add in the rest of the cold water. This is the lemon juice concentrate. Place in the fridge along with the blueberry syrup.

When the blueberry syrup is fully cooled, strain it into a large serving pitcher. If you want the blueberries in the lemonade, feel free to skip the straining step.

Once the blueberry syrup is in the pitcher, pour over the lemonade concentrate.

Chill more in the fridge if able or add ice cubes and serve. Enjoy!

Did You Like it?!

If you tried making this homemade blueberry lemonade, we would love to hear how it turned out! Leave us a comment down below letting us know how it went for you.

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