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This Blueberry Lemonade is sweet, tangy, and made with fresh blueberries and ripe lemons. It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day!

A glass mason jar of homemade blueberry lemonade, garnished with a lemon slice and two paper straws.

If you love fresh squeezed lemonade, then you’ll adore this sweet and tasty blueberry lemonade. It’s made with a simple blueberry syrup and combined with a mixture of lemon juice, water, and sugar.

With just four ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this refreshing drink. One sip of this blueberry lemonade and I was officially a lemonade convert.

The sweet blueberries, combined with the tart lemons produce a flavor that is irresistibly delicious.

And because you can control the amount of sugar that goes in this drink, you can feel good about serving this at parties or keeping it all to yourself.

A glass mason jar of homemade blueberry lemonade, garnished with a lemon slice and two paper straws.

Blueberry Lemonade Ingredients

Dare I say this is the best homemade lemonade recipe? I think I do! Here’s what you’ll need to make this fresh lemonade recipe: 

  • Blueberries
  • Water
  • Granulated sugar
  • Lemon juice

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade

The steps for making this easy blueberry lemonade recipe are simple: 

  1. Make the blueberry syrup, then refrigerate until chilled. 
  2. Once chilled, stir together the syrup, lemon juice, and water. 
  3. Serve over ice or refrigerate until ready to serve. 

A glass mason jar of homemade blueberry lemonade, garnished with a lemon slice and two paper straws.

How Long Does Homemade Lemonade Last? 

This homemade blueberry lemonade should last up to 1 week in the fridge. 

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries? 

Technically, yes. However, fresh blueberries are typically much sweeter and I prefer using them in blueberry lemonade. 

Can This Recipe Be Made in Advance? 

Yes! The entire batch of lemonade can be made up to 1 week in advance, or you can make the blueberry syrup a few days before finishing the batch of lemonade.  

A glass mason jar of homemade blueberry lemonade, garnished with a lemon slice and two paper straws.
 

Tips for Making Blueberry Lemonade

  • Be sure to strain the blueberry syrup before stirring it into the lemonade mixture. Straining the syrup removes any chunks or pieces of skin that haven’t broken down. 
  • You MUST use freshly squeezed lemon juice for this blueberry lemonade recipe. The bottled stuff doesn’t taste as fresh. 
  • I bet you could also serve this fresh lemonade over a mixture of frozen blueberries and ice. It’d be a cute way to let guests know what makes the lemonade such a fun color!  

Recipe Variations to Try

This is a super simple lemonade recipe, so feel free to customize it to your liking. Here are a few ways to jazz up this blueberry lemonade recipe: 

  • Add rum or vodka: Flavored or regular vodka would work well to make an adult-only beverage. 
  • Add lavender: Be careful not to add too much, as it’s a potent ingredient. 
  • Add fresh herbs: Fresh basil or mint work well in lemonade. 
  • Use different berries: I love pairing sweet blueberries with tart lemonade, but pretty much any berry or berry blend will work. 
  • Use Meyer lemons: They’re similar to regular lemons, but add a slightly different flavor profile to your lemonade. 

Looking for more summer drink ideas? I’ve got you covered!

This Blueberry Lemonade is sweet, tangy, and made with fresh blueberries and ripe lemons. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day!
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Blueberry Lemonade

This Blueberry Lemonade is sweet, tangy, and made with fresh blueberries and ripe lemons. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword lemonade recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 79kcal

Ingredients

Blueberry syrup:

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Lemonade:

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice from about 6-7 lemons)
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup blueberry syrup recipe below

Instructions

Make blueberry syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture for about 5-7 minutes , or until the blueberries break down.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely. Strain the blueberries through a sieve to remove any chunks. Refrigerate blueberry syrup until chilled.

Make lemonade:

  • To make the lemonade, stir together the lemon juice, water, and chilled blueberry syrup. Serve over ice or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

    • Gayle says

      Thanks, Blair! This was my first time using blueberries in lemonade, but definitely not the last! 🙂

      Reply

  2. Mir says

    I used to be a Coke (drink, not drug) addict. I kicked it and then with each pregnancy, wham! The cravings came back. Luckily, I’ve been soda-free for three-plus years now and it’s great. It opens doors to better drinks, like this one. Looks great!

    Reply

  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Gayle, I Love that you made homemade lemonade .. with real lemons!! 🙂 lemonade is what I go for in the summer when I’m thirsty. . I never really drink soda. . my husband drinks enough for the entire family! 😛 love love love this recipe!! and in fact, I am making lemonade this weekend! cheers, have a great weekend!

    Reply

    • Gayle says

      Thank you, Alice! I hardly ever make lemonade, but now that I’ve tried this kind, I’m hooked! Hope you have a great weekend, too!

      Reply

  8. marcie says

    I normally only drink coffee and water every day, but when I crave something fruity, I love a tall glass of lemonade! There’s nothing like homemade lemonade, especially with fresh blueberries — this is a great way to cool off!

    Reply

  24. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Blueberries and lemon belong together like white on rice, but the strange thing is I would have NEVER thought of combining them into lemonade! I’m seriously swooning over this refreshing and oh so pretty cup of sweet n tangy lemon ‘n blue love. I’m definately going to be whipping up a large pitcher of this, Gayle! Oh, and I don’t think you are weird for reaching for a diet cherry Dr pepper when you need to quench your thirst– that stuff is crazy addicting! ♡ Cheers, girlie!!

    Reply

  26. Mary Frances says

    Mercy this looks so refreshing! And I agree, pop is so easy to reach for, it can be hard finding an alternative that works. Fruit and citrus always do the trick!

    Reply

  30. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    This lemonade sounds delicious and perfect for this hot summer day we are having! I am so making this tomorrow for the kids. They are going to love it. Pinning and hope you had a fabulous weekend friend! 🙂

    Reply

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