Description
Refreshing blueberry lemonade brings Southern summer charm to your glass. Juicy blueberries and tangy lemons blend into a cool, irresistible drink perfect for lazy afternoons or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- Frozen blueberries (for serving)
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Sweetener:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (more to taste)
Liquid:
- 4–5 cups cold water
- Mint leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Pulverize ripe blueberries with cold water in a high-powered blender until the mixture transforms into a vibrant, smooth puree with an intense purple hue.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer over a spacious pitcher, then meticulously press the blueberry mixture through, extracting maximum juice while eliminating unwanted seeds and pulp.
- Incorporate freshly extracted lemon juice and granulated sugar into the blueberry base, whisking vigorously until the sugar crystals completely dissolve, creating a harmonious sweet-tart foundation.
- Introduce additional cold water gradually, tasting and adjusting to achieve the perfect balance between fruit intensity and refreshing lightness, ensuring a personalized flavor profile.
- Transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator, allowing the lemonade to rest and develop deeper, more complex flavor notes for approximately one hour.
- When serving, fill glasses with crystal-clear ice cubes, pour the chilled blueberry lemonade, and embellish with a delicate arrangement of frozen blueberries, translucent lemon rounds, and fragrant mint sprigs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Cool summer drink that transforms ordinary lemonade into a stunning purple-hued beverage bursting with natural sweetness.
- Blender magic turns whole blueberries into smooth, vibrant juice without losing any nutritional goodness.
- Perfect for backyard gatherings, picnics, or lazy weekend afternoons when you want something refreshing and homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg