Blueberry Lemonade

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Nothing beats relaxing and refreshing with a glass of fruity blueberry lemonade on a hot summer day! This easy lemonade recipe will be a family favorite!

close up of glass full of lemonade with blueberries

Why you'll love it

The sweet/tart combination is so refreshing and dynamic. This blueberry lemonade is sure to be a favorite! It's a delicious way to celebrate those summer flavors and cool down at the same time.

blueberry syrup with blueberries and sliced lemons in glass

Ingredients

Blueberries - You can use fresh or frozen. They both work. If you want to get all fancy, you can also add in a few other types of fruit in with your blueberries. Cherries or blackberries would be amazing!
Sugar - Use granulated sugar. I've heard of people using brown sugar to give the lemonade a slight pie-like flavor. You can also use honey or maple syrup, but know that it will change the overall flavor of the lemonade.
Lemons - Only use fresh lemons in your lemonade. Bottled lemons will never give you the exact refreshing flavor you want in your lemonade.
Water - The water is used to dilute the lemons so your lemonade isn't too tart. It also helps make the syrup.
Vanilla extract (optional) - This is totally optional, but I love the flavor that vanilla adds to the lemonade. It adds more dimension.

How to make

Making this lemonade is so easy, making it perfect to have around all summer long.

Make the blueberry syrup and allow it to cool.
Squeeze the lemon juice. Stir with water
Add blueberry syrup to the lemon and water until you get the desired sweetness.

lemonade full of lemon slices and blueberries on coaster

Customize

There are ways to customize your blueberry lemonade to make it even more fun to enjoy.

Add mint to your blueberries when making the syrup.
Use sparkling water instead of still.
Add in other berries into your blueberry syrup.
Experiment with using pink lemons, meyer lemons, or even add in a little lime juice!

Recipe FAQs

Is blueberry lemonade good for you?

There are some great healthful properties in both blueberries and lemonade, especially when you make them at home, but I would not call it a health food.

Can I make this without sugar?

You can use maple syrup, agave, or honey in place of the sugar, but they will alter the taste of the final drink.

Can I use the squeeze bottle of lemon juice?

While the bottles of lemon juice you find in the lemon-shaped bottles are made of real lemons, they have a distinct after taste that I think would affect the final flavor. I recommend sticking to fresh lemons

looking into glass of blueberry lemonade

There's so many amazing lemonade recipes you need to try! This blackberry lemonade is divine, so is this peach mango lemonade, passion fruit lemonade, and this rhubarb grapefruit lemonade. For a fun twist, try this kiwi mango lemonade popsicles.

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