Perfect Blueberry Lemonade
This delicious blueberry lemonade is the perfect cooling drink!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Blueberry reduction
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
Lemonade
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 quart cold water plus more to taste
Instructions
Blueberry reduction
- Combine the blueberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have softened and released their juices.
- Blend until smooth, or strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother syrup.
- Return the syrup to the saucepan and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly. Let cool completely.
Lemonade
- In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and 1 cup water until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and 1 quart cold water. Stir well and adjust with more water to taste.
- Pour the lemonade over ice and stir in 2–3 tablespoons of blueberry syrup per glass, or more if desired.
Notes
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Notes
- Fresh or frozen blueberries both work well.
- Store the blueberry syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Leftover syrup is delicious over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.
- Try this recipe with raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries for a different flavor.