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Overhead image of a glass of lemonade with a bowl of blueberries and lemon slices on the side.

Fresh Blueberry Lemonade

Simple and refreshing homemade blueberry lemonade. Made with fresh blueberries and lemons, this is a New England summer in a glass!
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Prep Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 8 1/2 Cups
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 6 ounces fresh blueberries
  • The peel from one lemon
  • 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice see notes
  • 6 cups cold water
  • Lemon slices and fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the sugar, lemon peel, and blueberries to a medium sized bowl. Mash the mixture with a fork until the berries are completely pulverized.
  • Add the lemon juice and stir. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Press out as much juice from the berry pulp. Discard the blueberry skins, seeds, and lemon peel.
  • Add cold water to the pitcher. Stir and serve.

Notes

  • I use about 7 jumbo lemons for the lemon juice. You'll need twice as much from smaller lemons.
  • Frozen blueberries can be used in place of fresh berries. Thaw first before mashing.
Cuisine Summer Recipes
Course Beverages

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 21mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g