Blueberry Lemonade
Made with an easy blueberry simple syrup, this lemonade is so refreshing, sweet and tangy. It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day!
I’ve been blessed to live in California for the last 14 years, leaving me to eat blueberries all year long. But when I saw the huge buy-one-get-one-free blueberry sale at my local grocery store, I stocked up on 6 pounds of blueberries. I may have been overjoyed and way too ambitious thinking that I could eat all of it.
So when life gives you blueberries, well, you make blueberry lemonade.
It’s definitely an unconventional lemonade but after making strawberry lemonade and raspberry peach lemonade, I just wanted to try something really different.
And boy, was I in for a treat. With a simple homemade blueberry syrup, this drink could not get any easier. It’s wonderfully fruity and sweet from the plump juicy blueberries with just enough of a tart kick. And it’s really the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Plus, if you’re anything like me, well, you’ll sneak in some vodka for an adult-style lemonade!
Blueberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- ½ cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the blueberry simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Strain blueberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve; let cool.
- In a large pitcher, whisk together blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice and 5 cups water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.
- Serve over ice and blueberries, if desired.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Imperial Sugar. All opinions expressed are my own.
The original recipe is so tart, sweet and delicious. I’m going to try a batch with a touch of green cardamom and lemon zest in the blueberry syrup.Â
Needed to get rid of some lemon spindrift (truly just lemon juice and carbonated water–would avoid) so I substituted the water out and it was the best thing I’ve had in a while. Reminded me of a carbonated drink I was obsessed with in Prague. Would recommend!
This looks lovely.Do you use soda water? Will definitely be making this.
I just finished making this and WOW!! I was wondering if there’s anyway I could make anything out of the blueberries that I strained out of the purée? Maybe a jam? Just to avoid any waste 🙂 if you have any ideas please lmk!
Great recipe! However, I would recommend using 1 cup of sugar instead if your blueberries aren’t that sweet.
I made it and my whole family enjoyed it, it certainly brightened up my day!! I found it was a little watered though down so I added a few more teaspoons on sugar but other than that I loved it!
Can frozen berries be use in this recipe?
Sure!
Fast simple and so refreshing
I made my alcoholic drink inspired by yours and it was great. I used vodka and sparkling water as a supplement.
The only problem is that I live in Brazil and blueberry is very expensive, so they lack some for decoration.
Here’s my result: https://imgur.com/a/Vc7O0rl
Thanks for the post 🙂
Instead of using sugar are there anything else that i can use like a more healthier substitute.
You can try honey or stevia but as always, please use your best judgement when making substitutions and modifications. Hope that helps!
I made this but used a 1:1 sugar/water – i found it too watered down. But delicious with this adjustment.
I made this! It is great, I’ve been drinking this everyday since your post! Thanks a bunch.
Yum!
I just made a HUGE batch of this (I sextupled the recipe) for my daughter’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear birthday party. I needed something to go with the purple cat, as all of the food items were based on the colors of the animals in the book, and this lemonade fit the bill perfectly! I subbed out maple syrup (2/3:1) for the refined sugar, as we are not doing refined sugars for her, and it tasted amazing. And I must admit that while setting up the party, I did definitely add a shot of vodka to my glass; it made for a lovely and refreshing cocktail. As for the lemonade itself, it was an enormous hit and I had hardly any left at the end of the party. I will definitely be using this recipe again!
Anyone know how long you can keep the blueberry stipe for ? I made way too much ! Don’t want to waste itÂ
If I wanted to let’s say make this more of an adult beverage, and add some blueberry vodka how would you recommend I go amongst this.Â
Raychell, I recommend using unflavored vodka – perhaps a splash or two in each glass prior to serving. The blueberry vodka can potentially take away the flavors of the lemonade here but as always, please use your best judgment.
How much you have added water for the pictures? When I first did this drink it was very very dark blue and certainly not at all see through like yours. Drink itself is great and I’m now making the second batch but I wish the pictures would reflect the real deal and not something else.
Mikko, the images here are an exact creation of the recipe as written – there’s no hidden gimmicks here.
I made it as posted except 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water. Strained the berries, even pressed them thru the strainer and it is exactly like the pic. Gorgeous, refreshing and I will be making this all summer!
Mikko mine came out dark also. Not clear like the picture. Still tastes delicious!
Absolutely delicious! I made this for a bridal shower what a hit!Â
Does this lemonade come out to be a bright pink color? It looks that way in the photos to me. Soo pretty.Â
It’s more of a purple actually.
My kids and I just made this together for an after dinner treat in January, and I am here to tell you that frozen blueberries will work great, too! It was delicious, like drinking a warm Summer’s day. Thanks for the recipe!
I have to make this blueberry lemonade every week since it was posted on your site in May. For new addiction treatment, should I move to California when the blueberry season is over?
Have a great fourth of July!
This looks so good! Can’t wait to try! I’ve already made a blueberry buckle-style cake with the blueberries I have and I can’t wait to make this! I love washing them and eating them out of the container too! Thanks for this recipe! Love it!
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Where did you find the tall glasses?
I was able to find these glasses on amazon.com.
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I was actually just looking for a good recipe to make blueberry lemonade the other day! Looks very refreshing, the perfect summery drink!
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so glad! This is definitely one of my favorite lemonade recipes!
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Looks delicious! If you’re ever craving this and in a pinch, Simply Lemonade has a fabulous blueberry lemonade. Loving your site lately!
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Bootfyful photos my dear!!
Blueberries and lemons (with some sugar, of course) have forever been my favorite flavor combination! So delicious: whether it is in a pie or in a drink! Beautiful!
That’s a lot of blueberries! I always go overboard when it comes to fruit. It really is hard to resist those gorgeous colors. Lemonade is the perfect way to use berries. This is gorgeous!
Hellloooo, beautiful. I can’t wait to slurp down a tall glass full of this blueberry lemonade! Texas summers practically demand a glass-a-day of drinks like this!
Your lemonades always have a way of making me thirsty even when I’m not :). I’ll need this soon this summer!
So refreshing and perfect for a hot day!
Stunning pics there! Jus in love with this lemonade
Absolutely gorgeous!
Not only the refreshing taste of blueberries and the lemonade, it is so pretty to look at. Perfect to serve the party guests. Thanks.
I’ve never heard of blueberry lemonade but it sounds amazing! Gorgeous pictures! Pinned 🙂
I love all different kinds of lemonade, but I haven’t had this combination! I have got to try it. 🙂 Gorgeous drink!
I’m so envious of you living in California with all of the delicious fresh produce year round! I love blueberries and this looks amazing!!
This look so refreshing!
I love the idea of making your own syrup, and the colours, wowsers – gorgeous 😀 Loving the little berries floating around too, mmm 😀 When growing up and living in Norway, I always went picking blueberries in the late Summer. What better than to pick your own berries and enjoying them with cream and a sprinkle of sugar? This is a great lighter alternative though, not to mention zingy 😀 x
I’m pretty sure that you are the queen of yummy, delicious drinks! You always make the best ones! I would have never thought of blueberry lemonade, but I love blueberries and lemons together so it makes perfect sense! Gorgeous photos as always! Pinned!
The combo of blueberries + lemon is so popular and I bet this drink is super refreshing! I would add some booze and doctor it up a little I think 🙂
This sounds so lovely! And that color – so pretty. : )
I loooove blueberries and anything with blueberries is total yes in my book!!
ooooooh this sounds like the perfect warm weather drink! We got our first blueberries of the season today. SUPER early this year, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
Trish