Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups cold water
Optional for serving:
- ice
- lemon slices
- extra blueberries
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- This recipe was made in a jar that holds about 5 cups (1.15 liters). Wash the blueberries if you are using fresh ones. If you are using frozen blueberries, let them sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes so they soften a little. Juice the lemons until you have 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, and remove any seeds.
- Add the blueberries, sugar, and about 3/4 cup of the water to a blender. Blend for 40 seconds to 1 minute, or until the mixture is smooth.
- For a smoother lemonade, pour the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. If you like a more fruity texture, you can leave it unstrained.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice into the pitcher and stir well.
- Add the remaining water and stir until everything is well combined.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust if needed. Add a little more sugar if it tastes too tart, a little more lemon juice if it tastes too sweet, or a splash more water if it feels too strong.
- Place the pitcher in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. If you are short on time, you can serve it right away over plenty of ice.
- Pour into glasses and serve with ice, lemon slices, extra blueberries, or fresh mint if you like.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.
- Frozen blueberries can give the lemonade an even deeper color.
- Strain it for a smoother drink, or leave it unstrained for a more fruity and rustic texture.
- Start with the listed amount of water so the flavor stays nice and strong.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and stir before serving.