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!
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
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.
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.
3: Add the blueberry simple syrup to your pitcher.
4: Next, add in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
5: Add your water to the pitcher last, and stir the mix with a large spatula or wooden spoon.
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!
- frozen – omit 2 cups of water and add a few cups of ice to a blender. Blend it with this lemonade for a frosty treat.
- sparkling – use sparkling water in place of still for a fizzy, bubbly lemonade similar to this limonata recipe!
- cocktail – add in your favorite liquor or cordial to create the perfect cocktail for a warm spring day! Check out this recipe for a sparkling blueberry vodka lemonade cocktail!
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
Thankfully, this recipe doesn’t require any fancy-schmancy equipment! You likely already have everything you need at home!
🫙 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
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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
Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
