FRESH BLUEBERRY LEMONADE

Fresh Blueberry Lemonade

Nothing is more refreshing on a warm day than a tall, icy glass of homemade lemonade - but for a sweet surprise, make that a sparkling glass of Fresh Blueberry Lemonade!  Summer's most refreshing beverage gets a simple and sweet makeover with blueberries – perfect for summertime sipping

Fresh Blueberry Lemonade

My family loves fruit-flavored sweet teas and lemonades, but the prices are crazy for something so quick and easy to make at home!

I used to make my Blueberry Simple Syrup by adding fresh berries, which is good, but learned an incredible shortcut for making INTENSE blueberry lemonade.  For those times when fresh blueberries are hard to find, you can easily and quickly replace the fresh berries with a jar of blueberry preserves and have even more blueberry flavor.  Seriously good, but when Bonne Maman came out with their Intense Blueberry Fruit Spread, it took this to a new level of flavor!  Intensely fresh, intensely fresh blueberry!  

Blueberry Lemonade

WHAT EXACTLY IS SIMPLE SYRUP?

Simple Syrup is made of only two ingredients in equal portions - sugar and water.  The mixture is heated until the sugar dissolves, creating a very simple syrup that you can add whatever flavor you want to.  For a crystal clear simple syrup, you can strain it to remove any chunks of blueberry - it will still have that beautiful purple-blue hue.  

But seriously, I don't bother to strain this beautiful Blueberry Simple Syrup at all.  Those little pieces of blueberry add character and FUN to this summertime treat.  Put a few blueberries on a bamboo pick and everyone will be stirring this like crazy.  

Fresh Blueberry Lemonade

BLUEBERRY VODKA LEMONADE ANYONE?

For a seriously wonderful adult beverage, add your favorite blueberry vodka.  Float fresh blueberries and lemon slices, and all is well with the world...sip after beautiful blue sip.

Cheers to you my friend!

Blueberry Lemonade

MORE BLUEBERRY LEMONADE SERVING IDEAS:

• Intense Fresh Blueberry Lemonade:  For an INTENSE fresh blueberry flavor, place a spoonful of Bonne Maman Intense Blueberry Fruit Spread in the bottom of each glass.  Add Blueberry Lemonade to glass and stir gently – it will layer nicely after a few minutes and has an extra pop of fresh blueberry flavor!
• Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail:  For an adult beverage, add Blueberry Vodka.  Yum!
• Blueberry & Mint Ice Cubes:  Add fresh blueberries to your ice cube trays before freezing - you can also add a fresh mint leaf to each cube before freezing. 
• Fresh Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes:  Freeze fresh blueberries in lemonade for pretty ice cubes that will prevent your Fresh Blueberry Lemonade from “watering down” as the ice melts. 
  
• Fresh Blueberry Lemonade Slushies:  Freeze Fresh Blueberry Lemonade until it is slushy and serve for a refreshing kid-friendly treat!

Fresh Blueberry Lemonade

FRESH BLUEBERRY LEMONADE

Nothing is more refreshing on a warm day than a tall, icy glass of homemade lemonade - but for a sweet surprise, make that a sparkling glass of Fresh Blueberry Lemonade!  Summer's most refreshing beverage gets a simple and sweet makeover with blueberries - the perfect summertime drink!

Fresh Blueberry Lemonade

​INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 7 lemons or 2 pounds)
8 cups cold water
 
Blueberry Simple Syrup:
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 cups fresh blueberries
 
For Intense Blueberry Flavor:
1 jar (8.2 oz.) Bonne Maman Intense Blueberry Fruit Spread
 
Garnish:
Fresh Blueberries and Fresh Lemon Slices
 
HOW I MAKE THIS:

1. PREPARE BLUEBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:  Combine the sugar, blueberries and water in a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring together until sugar is completely dissolved.  Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 10 minutes, or until all blueberries have burst, stirring occasionally. 
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.  Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
3. PREPARE BLUEBERRY LEMONADE:  In a large container, combine the fresh lemon juice, water and Blueberry Simple Syrup, stir well.
4. Fresh Blueberry Lemonade can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.  Just add ice and you’re ready to go!
5. Serve over ice, garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices.

YIELD:  8 servings
SERVING IDEAS:

• Intense Fresh Blueberry Lemonade:  For an INTENSE fresh blueberry flavor, place a spoonful of Bonne Maman Intense Blueberry Fruit Spread in the bottom of each glass.  Add Blueberry Lemonade to glass and stir gently – it will layer nicely after a few minutes and has an extra pop of fresh blueberry flavor!
• Blueberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail:  For an adult beverage, add Blueberry Vodka.  Yum!
• Blueberry & Mint Ice Cubes:  Add fresh blueberries to your ice cube trays before freezing - you can also add a fresh mint leaf to each cube before freezing. 
• Fresh Blueberry Lemonade Ice Cubes:  Freeze fresh blueberries in lemonade for pretty ice cubes that will prevent your Fresh Blueberry Lemonade from “watering down” as the ice melts. 
• Fresh Blueberry Lemonade Slushies:  Freeze Fresh Blueberry Lemonade until it is slushy and serve for a refreshing kid-friendly treat!

Originally posted May 2019, updated August 2021.
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