Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this delightful Blueberry Lemonade recipe! This refreshing beverage combines the zesty tang of fresh lemons with the natural sweetness of ripe blueberries, making it a healthier alternative to commercial drinks. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, barbecue, or a sunny day at home—this vegan and gluten-free drink can be customized with herbs like mint or basil for an aromatic twist. Impress your guests or simply enjoy it yourself; this easy-to-make lemonade is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or thawed)
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cane sugar (to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Pinch of salt
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine blueberries, fresh lemon juice, cane sugar, pinch of salt, and cold water. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg