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Refreshing Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

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With gorgeous color and subtle berry flavor, this homemade Blueberry Lemonade recipe is one your family will love! Take classic lemonade up a notch with an easy flavored homemade blueberry simple syrup. This is, for sure, going to be your new favorite spring and summer drink.

Fresh blueberries and a whole lemon on a table next to a pitcher of Blueberry Lemonade.
Give your pitcher of lemonade a fruity upgrade with a delicious homemade blueberry simple syrup!

This Blueberry Lemonade recipe is a tasty twist on a classic warm-weather drink!

I love to make flavored lemonade when the weather starts to heat up. While I love this Lavender Lemonade recipe, I knew my kids would love something with a yummy berry flavor.

Flavored simple syrups are a great way to flavor cocktails, so I decided to use my Blueberry Simple Syrup to make a tasty drink for the whole family!

Why This Recipe Works

With the combination of fresh blueberries (to make the simple syrup) and fresh lemon juice this drink just screams summer to me! But you don’t have to wait for summer to roll around to enjoy this homemade recipe.

When you work with blueberries, you get a subtle berry flavor. I hope I’m not offending anyone when I say that blueberries have a pretty generic taste. Unlike raspberries and strawberries, blueberries give berry-ish vibes.

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The blueberry simple syrup is a great way to sweeten up the tart lemon juice and give it such an amazing color.

This pitcher recipe is great for a crowd so you can make this for all your family get-togethers, barbecues and summer picnics!

Ingredients

Ingredients to make a flavored lemonade with blueberry simple syrup.
What you need to make homemade Blueberry Lemonade.

Directions

Woman measuring fresh lemon juice into a pitcher of water.

Step 1: Make ahead

You will need to allow yourself time to make the blueberry simple syrup and allow it to cool completely before making this drink recipe. You can do this step ahead of time, even up to a few days.

Step 2: Making the recipe

Add water to the pitcher, then add the fresh lemon juice.

*Hint: This is my favorite citrus squeezer. It gets all the juice out of your fruit with ease and makes the process go faster. See more of my favorite bar tools here.

Woman measuring blueberry simple syrup to add to a pitcher.

Step 3

Measure out the blueberry syrup and add it to the pitcher.

Woman stirring blueberry lemonade in a pitcher.

Step 4

Stir it all together.

Step 5

Give the lemonade mixture a quick taste and adjust flavors by adding more lemon or syrup as needed.

To Serve

When you’re ready to serve your blueberry lemonade, garnish the glasses with fresh blueberries and lemon slices and serve the drink over ice.

If you want to add more blueberry flavor without adding more sweetness, add some fresh blueberries to your glass and muddle before adding ice and lemonade.

Variations

  • Spicy – I know not everyone loves spicy drinks but I really do! You can add a kick by muddling in some fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers as I do in my Serrano Margarita.
  • Herbs – Berries and fresh herbs go really well together! You can infuse the lemonade with some fresh basil or rosemary or even use a basil simple syrup along with freshly muddled berries. I think a thyme one would also be delicious.
  • Adult Friendly – You can make this drink into a cocktail by adding a little vodka or gin. YUM!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you just flavor store-bought lemonade?

You’ll need a ton of lemons to make this lemonade – but trust me when I say it’s worth it to use fresh lemons when making lemonade from scratch. Fresh juice just doesn’t compare to the store-bought stuff! It’s already sweetened so if you add flavored simple syrup, it will get even sweeter!

If you want to use store-bought to save time or when making a really large batch, I would make sure to add in some fresh lemon juice as well.

What does blueberry lemonade taste like?

Homemade blueberry lemonade is tart from the fresh lemons with a subtle hint of berry and sweetness from the simple syrup. It’s a refreshing drink to make for your family and is great to serve at parties.

How long will blueberry lemonade last in the fridge?

You can store your homemade lemonade in the refrigerator (covered) for up to 8 days. If you muddle any fresh berries into the batch, it will keep for about 4 days. Fresh fruit starts to break down and won’t be “fresh” for long.

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Blueberry Lemonade

You'll love this easy homemade Blueberry Lemonade! If you love flavored lemonade, this recipe with blueberry simple syrup, adds a subtle blueberry flavor and has a gorgeous color! It's a refreshing drink that is perfect for spring and summer parties and barbecues.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 121kcal
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lemon, fresh squeezed
  • 5 cups water
  • 3/4 cup Blueberry Simple Syrup
  • fresh blueberries and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the Blueberry Simple Syrup and let cool completely. This can be made ahead (up to a few days) and stored in the refrigerator until ready.
  • To a pitcher add water and fresh lemon juice.
  • Add the blueberry simple syrup.
  • Stir and taste. Adjust flavor as needed.
  • Serve over ice with a garnish of lemon wedges and fresh blueberries.

Notes

You must add about 20 minutes of prep and cook time on to account for the Blueberry Simple Syrup you have to make ahead of time.
To add more blueberry flavor, add a handful of fresh berries to each glass and muddle before adding ice and blueberry lemonade. 
Store the homemade lemonade in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 8 days. 

Variations

  • Spicy – I know not everyone loves spicy drinks but I really do! You can add a kick by muddling in some fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers as I do in my Serrano Margarita.
  • Herbs – Berries and fresh herbs go really well together! You can infuse the lemonade with some fresh basil or rosemary or even use a basil simple syrup along with freshly muddled berries.
  • Adult Friendly – You can make this drink into a cocktail by adding a little vodka or gin. YUM!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
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