Blueberry Lemonade

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 6 servings
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

This blueberry lemonade couldn't be more perfect for summer. You can try using other types of berries in the recipe too, like raspberries or strawberries. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Recipe Creator
Community Cook