Blueberry Lemonade

Name: Blueberry Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided; 1 quart water, divided; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; Ice cubes; Optional: lemon wedges and mint sprigs

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This vibrant blueberry lemonade is bursting with sweet-tart flavor—perfect to share on sunny days.

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1 quart water, divided
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes
Optional: lemon wedges and mint sprigs

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup blueberries and 1/2 cup water. Cook until mixture has reduced slightly and is thickened; mashing blueberries with a fork or potato masher.
Add to a large pitcher with remaining blueberries and lemon juice; cool completely. Add remaining water to pitcher. Serve over ice cubes; if desireds, garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.