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Lemonade is a quintessential summer beverage, but in the springtime when berries are in peak season it’s also prime time to quench your thirst! This blueberry lemonade recipe uses a homemade blueberry infused simple syrup in place of sugar for a deep and jammy refreshing drink!

a glass of blueberry lemonade sits on a countertop in the sunlight.

Idk if it’s because I have adhd or because I’ve been making drinks at home for over a decade now, but I tend to get bored with the same old thing, even when it comes to beverages. 😅 Whether you’re a mixology pro or just getting started making drinks from scratch at home, lemonade is a wonderful drink to practice getting creative with.

All you need is some fresh lemon juice (gotta be fresh!), some water, and an infused simple syrup! Before long, you’ll be able to make custom-blended beverage flavors that’ll have your friends and family asking for refills! Want to get even more adventurous? Try using sparkling water instead of still to make a bubbly Italian classic limonata!

why this blueberry lemonade recipe works:

🫐 perfect flavor pairing – The sweet, floral flavor of blueberries partners perfectly with the zesty citrus flavor of lemons.

☀️ summer ready – whether you’re celebrating summer or wishing you were, this is a great drink to sip on to get you in the sunshiny spirit.

🎉 family favorite – this drink is great for the whole family, and it’s easy to customize for grownups, too!

🛒 ingredients

ingredients to make blueberry lemonade are sitting on a countertop, including lemons in a pink ceramic bowl, blueberries in a white ceramic bowl, and a bottle of blueberry simple syrup.
  • blueberry simple syrup – this blueberry simple syrup is the secret to making this lemonade so quickly! It’s also the secret to a well balanced berry flavor, because fresh blueberries can sometimes be tart or sour.
  • lemons – freshly squeezed lemon juice tastes so much better than concentrate, so if you have the time and resources, definitely make sure to use fresh lemons!
  • water – plain old filtered water is all you need for this recipe. Make sure to use filtered water so it doesn’t have any funky flavors that could throw off the flavor of your lemonade.

See the recipe card for the exact quantities.

🍳 instructions

1: Prepare a batch of blueberry simple syrup and allow it to cool. For this recipe you’ll need a little less than a cup of the simple syrup, so you’ll have some blueberry syrup leftover.

a cutting board is full of sliced lemons, that are being juiced using an Omega countertop juicer.

2: Slice and juice your lemons to get fresh-squeezed lemon juice. You’ll need about a cup for this recipe, so depending on the size of your lemons, you could need 5-6 whole lemons.

A hand from out of frame is adding blueberry simple syrup to a pitcher.

3: Add the blueberry simple syrup to your pitcher.

A hand from out of frame is adding lemon juice to a pitcher filled with blueberry simple syrup.

4: Next, add in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.

A hand from out of frame is adding water to a pitcher filled with lemon juice and blueberry simple syrup.

5: Add your water to the pitcher last, and stir the mix with a large spatula or wooden spoon.

A glass of blueberry lemonade is garnished with a slice of lemon.

6: Serve by pouring your blueberry lemonade into glasses that are filled with ice. For an extra special garnish, throw some whole blueberries into the glasses and put a slice of lemon on the rim of each glass!

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💡tips & tricks for getting it right

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

  • too sour – add more blueberry syrup to balance out the flavor if it’s too sour, or dilute your lemonade with more water.

🔆 top tip

You can freeze any leftover lemonade in ice cube trays and use them in future batches of lemonade instead of ice! They also work well in a glass of water for a little boost of flavor!

♻️ substitutions & variations

Missing an ingredient? No problem. Check out these tried-and-true substitutions, or comment below with your question. I’m here to help you troubleshoot!

🧰 equipment needed & storage tips

Thankfully, this recipe doesn’t require any fancy-schmancy equipment! You likely already have everything you need at home!

  • pitcher – you’ll need a pitcher or an airtight beverage container to store your blueberry lemonade. Bonus, it also doubles as a serving piece! I love the classic pitchers from Bormiolo Rocco.
  • citrus juicer – you can use a simple handheld citrus press juicer, an electric juicer, or a fancy juicer like the one in my photos!
  • measuring cups – measuring glasses from Anchor Hocking are my go-to measuring cups.

🫙 how to store homemade lemonade

This blueberry lemonade will keep in your fridge, stored in an airtight container, for 3-5 days.

💬 q+a

Can I just muddle blueberries with sugar to make this blueberry lemonade?

In my extensive lemonade experience, an infused syrup makes a better-balanced lemonade because it has the best ratio of sweetness to tartness. Fresh blueberries can be tart or sour, so it’s not enough to muddle them with sugar to offset the flavor. But you do you. 😎

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Blueberry Lemonade

This sweet and tangy blueberry lemonade is the perfect drink for a warm springtime day! It comes together in less than 10 minutes and is perfect for any spring or summer gathering!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beverage, blueberry, drinks, lemonade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Lindsey Neumayer

Equipment

  • 1 pitcher
  • 1 citrus juicer
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces blueberry simple syrup (1 cup)
  • 8 ounces lemon juice freshly squeezed, (1 cup)
  • 32 ounces water filtered (4 cups)
  • ice for filling each glass
  • blueberries for garnishing
  • lemon slices for garnishing

Instructions

  • Juice lemons. Juice 5- 6 lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice.
  • Add juice. Add 8 ounces (1 cup) of lemon juice to pitcher.
  • Add syrup. Pour in 8 ounces (1 cup) of blueberry simple syrup into a pitcher.
  • Add water. Pour in 32 ounces (4 cups) of water to the pitcher.
  • Add ice to glasses. Fill glasses with ice and then pour in the lemonade.
  • Garnish. Garnish each glass with a few fresh blueberries and a lemon wheel or lemon wedge.
  • Refrigerate. Store any leftover lemonade in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

 If you prefer a more tart lemonade, adjust the amount of simple syrup to 4-6 ounces.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6
Calories: 30mg
Total Fat: 30mg
Saturated Fat: 30mg
Trans Fat: 30mg
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 30mg
Carbohydrates: 30mg
Fiber: 30mg
Sugar: 30mg
Protein: 30mg

The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.

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