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Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry Lemonade Recipe That Will Refresh Your Summer Days

This refreshing Blueberry Lemonade balances sweet and tart, perfect for a hot summer day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup water for blending
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice fresh is preferred
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or substitute with honey/agave
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 slices lemon for garnish
  • 1/2 cup extra blueberries for garnish
Optional Alcohol
  • 1 oz vodka for adult version
  • 1 oz gin for adult version
  • 1 oz white rum for adult version

Equipment

  • high-powered blender
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Pitcher

Method
 

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade
  1. Blend 1 cup of blueberries with 1 cup of water in a high-powered blender until smooth.
  2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar to the pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices or extra blueberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Freeze some of your Blueberry Lemonade in ice cube trays to prevent dilution when serving.

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