How to Make Blueberry Lemonade
Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweet blueberries, this easy Blueberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher!
We all love a traditional, refreshing lemonade, but sometimes you just need to be a little extra. This homemade blueberry lemonade is the perfect way to “trash up” a classic, and I mean that in the best possible way! Don’t worry, there’s no simmering fruit or waiting for a simple syrup to cool down. With just a blender and a strainer, you can quickly make the best blueberry lemonade recipe ever. You’ll add this to every pool party and cookout menu this year!
Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
- It’s super refreshing on a hot summer day.
- You only need four ingredients (and they’re all easy to find).
- It keeps well for days & can even be frozen for later.
Blueberry Lemonade Recipe Ingredients
This blueberry lemonade recipe comes together with minimal ingredients, which is just one more reason I love this recipe! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Lemon juice
- Blueberries
- Water
- Granulated sugar
How to Make Blueberry Lemonade
If you glance at the directions, they may seem like this blueberry lemonade is complicated. It really isn’t. It just has a couple different steps!
- Combine fresh blueberries, water and sugar in a blender. Blend for at least 1 minutes until smooth.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the blueberry mixture so your lemonade is smooth.
- Pour the strained blueberry mixture in a large container, add the lemon juice, fresh water and ice. Stir well to completely combine.
Prepping Lemonade in Advance
Absolutely, you can make this lemonade up to 3 days in advance.
Blueberry Lemonade Recipe Variations
- Add herbs – Mint, Basil, rosemary, or thyme would all add excellent earthy flavor.
- Try more berries – Add in raspberries and blackberries for a mixed-berry version!
- Use flavored simple syrup – Instead of blending the blueberries with water and sugar, blend them with your favorite flavored simple syrup (vanilla, ginger, honey, etc).
Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Lemonade
- The lemon juice is the star of this drink, so please use freshly squeezed!
- I recommend making the blueberry lemonade a few hours before you plan on serving it so it has time to chill in the fridge before being poured.
- For a beautiful presentation garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon wedges and mint leaves.
What to Serve with Blueberry Lemonade
We love this lemonade with summer favorites like BBQ Pulled Pork, Grilled Salmon Kabobs, or a Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.
How to Store Blueberry Lemonade
Store in a pitcher or jars in the refrigerator up to 3 days. If freezing, taste will be best within 1 year but will remain safe long after that.
More Classic Recipes:
- Deviled Eggs
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Watermelon Limeade
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 5-6 cups water, divided, pay attention to directions
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine fresh blueberries, 1 cup of water and sugar in a blender. Blend for at least 1 minutes until smooth.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the blueberry mixture so your lemonade is smooth.
- Pour the strained blueberry mixture in a large container, add the lemon juice, and 4-5 cups fresh water (do a taste test and add more water if needed) and ice.
- Stir well to completely combine.
yum! Great idea for blueberries, I’m sad our season for them is coming to an end soon. I will have to try this. And I love that you don’t add 3 pounds of sugar like many conventional lemonade recipes – very refreshing. Lovely blog, btw.
Thank you so much Aleks!! I am so glad you stopped by!
Yum! I have been searching for a blueberry lemonade recipe. I can’t wait to try yours. It looks wonderful!
Thank you Connie! I hope you enjoy!
You have Audrey Hepburn sunglasses? I am so incredibly jealous!
This looks so refreshing and amazing. I need it right now, if not sooner!
Thanks Mir! I have already made a second pitcher! 🙂