Blueberry Lemonade
Made with fresh blueberries and lemons, this blueberry lemonade is a great way to cool off on a hot day.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 6 servings
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 ½ cups cold water
- Frozen blueberries and lemon slice for garnish
To make blueberry simple syrup: Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium - high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 5 minutes. Strain thorough a fine mesh strainer, into large pitcher. Cool to room temperature.
To make fresh blueberry lemonade: Into the pitcher with the blueberry simple syrup, stir in the lemon juice and water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.
Serve over ice and garnish with a few frozen blueberries in each glass and a lemon slice.