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Home » Holidays » Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade

Last updated: February 24, 2020 | First published: August 14, 2015 | 16 Comments

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Nothing says summer like fresh squeezed lemonade. Try this blueberry version today! It's perfectly tart with just the right amount of sweet. Once you try homemade, you'll never go back to canned! This is just one more way to enjoy those fresh picked summer blueberries. #artfrommytable #lemonade #bluberries via @artfrommytable

This blueberry lemonade is the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. Sweet blueberries and tart lemons makes a perfect balance to quench your thirst!

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If you’ve been following along this week, you know I am sharing some of my favorite recipes to use with blueberries. Check out this pie, and this beautiful crisp.

I usually buy boatloads of blueberries and freeze them. We eat them just about every week in our pancakes. This year my daughter, and the rest of the kids, really wanted to go picking.

I’m all for the pick your own experience, but it’s not always the ideal with young children. I’ve sort of fell into a pattern of purchasing stawberries, picking cherries, and buying blueberries. Sometimes convnience wins. Can anyone relate?

There is a great cherry tree orchard near us and their trees are nice and low so the kids can all reach. Even my 3 year old did a really good job this year. Between the 4 kids and myself we picked 21 pounds.

The blueberry picking, well, let’s just say it was a  different a experrience. After about 15 minutes, my daughter, who begged me to go, was ready to go home. Yeah, I saw that one coming. But hey, I’m really glad we did it. I think we picked about 7 pounds and I just bought the rest.

Blueberries are really good for you as well. They are great anti-oxidants. I literally can eat them by the handful. The’re addiciting! I can’t get enough. Even despite the blueberry…. Okay, you know where I’m going here. Ya’ll know what happens when eat too many blueberries. I’m  not gonna say it. But I know you totally get it!!

One of the great things about summer is all the beautiful colors of fresh produce. This blueberry Lemonade is a gorgeous purplish red color. I like to add a few frozen blueberries to act as ice and garnish it.

Here’s what you need:
Lemons, sugar, water, blueberries.

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First, make a simple syrup by mixing 1 cup of water with one cup of sugar.

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Cook that over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.

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Add 1 cup of blueberries and bring the heat up to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 15 minutes or so. The blueberry skins will pop a little and you’ll see the liquid turn to that lovley purple color.

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Strain the blueberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve and set aside to cool.

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Squeeze 5-8 lemons. You need 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. How many lemons you use really depends on the size and juciness of the lemons. I like to use a manual juicer (not electric), but you can do whatever is easiest for you. You don’t need one of these to do it, but it does strain out the seeds much easier than picking them out or straining a second time.

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Once the syrup is cooled, pour it in a pitcher and add the lemon juice.

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Then add 4 cups of water. At this point your delicious beautiful lemonade is made. I usually add ice to the glass, then add the lemonade. If you want, you can add ice to the pitcher, and a little less water. Unless you are going to drink it all right away. Then, it really doesn’t matter.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed these blueberry recipes this week. Please be sure to tell me if you try any of these and what you think. I’d also still love to hear your favorite ways to eat blueberries if you haven’t shared with me yet.

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Blueberry Lemonade

tangy lemons and sweet blueberries come together for a perfect refreshing summer drink
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
cooling time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Chellie Schmitz
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Ingredients

  • 6-8 lemons
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Lemon slices and additional blueberries for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved
  • Add 1 cup blueberries, bring to a boil and then turn back to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Set aside to cool
  • Squeeze lemons until you have 1 cup juice.
  • Once syrup is cooled, place it in a pitcherr and add lemon juice.
  • Add 4 cups cold water.
  • To serve, add ice to each glass, pour lemonade, and garnish with a lemon slice and/or blueberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Chellie Schmitz

Chellie is the creator of Art From My Table, where her passion for delicious food and gathering with loved ones comes together. She believes anyone can cook a great meal, it doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. Her recipes and food photography have been featured in many publications including Buzzfeed, Southern Living, Today Food, and Fitness magazine.

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Comments

  1. Bess says

    April 26, 2016 at 10:35 am

    This sounds delish . I can’t wait for my fresh Blueberrys to try it. I am all out of my frozen ones. I do have some Strawberries yet so I may try it with them. Thanks for the good ideas.

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    • chellie says

      April 27, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      Oh snap! I hate when I run out of blueberries too soon. I do have a delicious strawberry lemonade on here too. A little different recipe than the blueberry one. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Raven Littlewater says

    April 23, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    Chellie, Thank you for such a great recipe! After straining the syrup I felt awful about throwing out those yummy blueberries in the strainer. So, I decided to save them and put them over homemade vanilla bean ice cream. Double duty blueberries!

    Reply
    • chellie says

      April 24, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Raven, I love how you think! I might’ve just eaten them plain! haha! Great idea, thanks for sharing that.

      Reply
  3. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Pinned & shared.

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    • chellie says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      You bet! Thank YOU for hosting such a great gathering!!

      Reply
  4. Leslie says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:40 am

    This is so beautiful! My kids love blueberries, and would probably love the beautiful purple color of this lemonade as well. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • chellie says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      You are welcome! We eat so many blueberries during blueberry season. This is just one of the many ways. It’s for sure a winner with the kids. Thank you for your kind words!!

      Reply
  5. Ashleigh says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Yummy!!! I’m in love with lemon water and can’t wait to try this recipe!!

    I’d love it if you shared this at my weekly link party!
    http://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/peace-love-linkup-003/

    Reply
    • chellie says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you Ashleigh! I’ve got a thing for lemons too.

      Reply
  6. Mackenzie says

    April 16, 2016 at 9:03 am

    Yum! This looks and sounds so refreshing! I can’t wait to try it! 🙂

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    • chellie says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you Mackenzie! You’ll love it!!

      Reply
  7. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Hi Chellie, lovely drink and so beautifully presented. Hope you bring it on over to Food on FRiday. Cheers from Carole’s Chatter

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