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Celebrate summertime with a cold glass of Blueberry Lemonade, made with only fresh ingredients and packed with vivid blueberry color!

Lemons and blueberries are a classic and sweet taste of summer for drinks and desserts!  Serve lemonade with Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake, Blueberry Lemon Bars, or use extra blueberries and lemon juice for Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Bread.

Two tall glasses of blueberry lemonade with straws on the counter. The lemonades are surrounded by lemons and blueberries.

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Homemade blueberry lemonade is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and delicious blueberry puree for summer flavor in every sip. If you love fresh, fruity drinks that don’t come from instant powder, this is the blueberry drink recipe for you!

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

  • Colorful. The gorgeous natural hue of the blueberries colors the lemonade. It’s so very picture-perfect!
  • No Artificial Flavor or Color. I like to avoid artificial flavors in my lemonade, which is why I’m all too happy to squeeze some lemons myself.  Fresh lemons and blueberries give all-natural color without artificial color additives found in many drink mixes.
  • Easy. The blueberry puree is made with fresh blueberries, white granulated sugar, and water. Yep, that’s it!  Lemon juice and water combine with the puree for a quick and easy blueberry lemonade drink.  Involve your kids in juicing the lemons and you’ll be sipping the delicious blend in no time.
  • Make Ahead. Blueberry lemonade stores easily in the refrigerator for up to a week, so make this drink a day, or even a few days, ahead to cut down on preparation time for a party.
All of the ingredients for blueberry lemonade: water, lemons, blueberries, and granulated sugar.

Ingredients

  • Blueberries: Fresh blueberries offer flavor and bold color.  Additional for garnishing, if desired.
  • Sugar: White granulated sugar is a lemonade staple. 
  • Water: Divided, for blueberry puree, sugar water, and filling the pitcher when combining components.  Using cold water will help lemonade chill quicker so you can get right to enjoying the fruit of your lemon squeezing.
  • Lemons: I love buying a large bag of lemons to keep on hand to make this blueberry lemon drink anytime.  Freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest make the best homemade lemonade.  Lemon slices for garnish.
  • Ice: For a crisp, cool finish.

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry lemonade is easy to layer up in a pitcher in no time at all!  Make the puree and sugar water, then combine with additional water, lemon juice, and ice, and chill!

All of the steps for the blueberry lemonade: blending blueberries, pouring sugar into a pan, juicing the lemon, and adding water to the blueberry puree.

Make Blueberry Puree

  1. Blend. Place the blueberries, sugar, and a cup of water in a blender. Pulse until smooth, then set aside.

Make the Sugar Water

  1. Boil. Combine 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, letting it boil for about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  2. Zest. Zest your lemons and stir the lemon zest into the sugar water. Let it sit until it’s cooled to room temperature.

Combine in the Pitcher

  1. Combine. Add the blueberry puree to a pitcher, followed by lemon juice and remaining water. 
  2. Strain. Pour the cooled zesty sugar water over a strainer into the pitcher. Discard the lemon zest.
  3. Chill. Add ice to the pitcher of lemonade and let it chill in the fridge for about half an hour.  If making ahead, skip the ice and add it just before serving.
An overhead shot of 3 glasses of blueberry lemonade with lemons, blueberries, and a pitcher of the lemonade.

Expert Tips

  • Freeze Puree. Blueberry puree can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.  So make the most of the blueberry season and enjoy this blueberry lemonade recipe any time of the year.  Just defrost the puree in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • Cool Lemon Sugar Water. Make sure the sugar water is completely cooled to room temperature before you pour it into the pitcher! To help it cool down faster, you can place it in the fridge instead of the countertop.
  • Fresh is Best. You simply must use freshly squeezed lemon juice for blueberry lemonade! Lemon juice from concentrate or from those little plastic bottles just won’t do the trick. You’ll end up with an artificial-tasting lemonade that way.
  • Puree Thoroughly. Puree blueberries, sugar, and water until smooth.  A thoroughly mixed puree will help the sugar to dissolve and perfectly sweeten the berries. 
  • Don’t Skip Straining. Remember to strain the zesty sugar water when you pour it into the pitcher. That way, the lemon zest doesn’t make its way into your lemonade.
An angled shot of two tall glasses of blueberry lemonade with striped blue straws and lemon wedges.

Recipe Variations

Ever since making my first pitcher of Homemade Lemonade, I’ve been hooked on making fresh fruit and berry lemonades.  While blueberry lemonade is one of my favorites, I also love varying my summer flavors as different fruits come into season.  

Swap blackberries for blueberries in this recipe or check out my fruit and berry lemonade recipes for Strawberry Lemonade, Fresh Peach Lemonade, or Watermelon Lemonade for my other favorite fruit substitutions.

Otherwise, you can also change things up with any of these variations:

  • Make It Sparkling: Make sparkling lemonade by using unflavored sparkling water in place of the water you add to the puree and lemon juice. Combine puree and sugar water and chill, then add sparkling water just before serving. Serve immediately to optimize carbonization.
  • Add Fresh Fruit: Float fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, or peaches in each glass for that extra special touch. Or use a small wooden skewer to make a fresh fruit stir stick with blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
  • Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles: Freeze blueberry lemonade in a popsicle mold for frozen blueberry lemonade popsicles.  Or fill an ice cube tray, cover it with foil, and poke popsicle sticks into each cube for mini frozen treats.
  • Spiked Lemonade: For an adults-only blueberry lemonade mixed drink, add your favorite vodka or gin to your glass.
Two tall glasses of blueberry lemonade with lemon slices and straws surrounded by lemons and blueberries on the counter.

Serving Suggestions

I love sipping lemonade with blueberries all summer long.  Make a double, or triple, recipe and pack it in a pitcher or gallon jug to easily take along to the pool, park, tailgate, or parties.  Lemonade is refreshing for serving with any meal or event or is delicious as an afternoon drink to sip while soaking in some sun.

Top lemonade with a few additional blueberries, slide a slice of lemon or lime on the rim of the glass, or add a fun straw, for a simple recipe with a big impression.

Storing

  • Store. Leftovers store for 7 days in the refrigerator.

Recipe FAQ

How to make blueberry puree for drinks?

Blueberry puree for drinks is made with fresh blueberries, sugar, and water.  Blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth. For extra smooth blueberry lemonade, strain the blended puree into a fine mesh strainer to remove any small blueberry pieces left from blending.  Blueberry puree can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so make ahead and enjoy blueberry drinks anytime!

What does blueberry lemonade taste like?

Blueberry lemonade is the delicious taste of lemonade from your childhood lemonade stand with the sweetness of blueberries added!  If you like Classic Lemon Bars or Homemade Blueberry Muffins, you will love the combination of flavors in this blueberry drink recipe.

Why should blueberry be mixed with lemon?

I think blueberries and lemon go together like peanut butter and jelly!  Blueberries are sweet and when mixed with zesty and tart lemon, it’s the ideal balance of citrus and fruit.

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Servings: 8 servings

Blueberry Lemonade

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Celebrate summertime with a cold glass of Blueberry Lemonade, made with only fresh ingredients and packed with vivid blueberry color!
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Ingredients

BLUEBERRY PUREE:

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

HOMEMADE LEMONADE:

  • 8 cups of water, divided
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 ½ cups of lemon juice, about 8 lemons
  • 2 cups of ice cubes

GARNISH:

  • Fresh blueberries
  • Lemon slices

Instructions
 

  • Place the blueberries, sugar and 1 cup water in a blender. Blend on medium-high speed for about 1 minute, until the blueberries are completely pureed. Set aside.
  • Pour 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar into a saucepan. Bring to boil. Boil for 5 minutes. 
  • Remove pan from heat, add lemon zest into the sugar water. Let sit for 5 minutes or cooled to room temperature! Sometimes, I just put the pan in the fridge to cool it down faster! 
  • In a large pitcher or jug, add the blueberry puree, lemon juice and the remaining 5 cups of water. Pour COOLED sugar water over a strainer into the pitcher/jug, the strainer will catch the lemon zest. Discard the lemon zest.
  • Add ice and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving! Pour over ice and serve with a lemon slice and fresh blueberries!

Notes

  • Freeze Puree. Blueberry puree can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.  So make the most of the blueberry season and enjoy this blueberry lemonade recipe any time of the year.  Just defrost the puree in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • Cool Lemon Sugar Water. Make sure the sugar water is completely cooled to room temperature before you pour it into the pitcher! To help it cool down faster, you can place it in the fridge instead of the countertop.
  • Fresh is Best. You simply must use freshly squeezed lemon juice for blueberry lemonade! Lemon juice from concentrate or from those little plastic bottles just won’t do the trick. You’ll end up with an artificial-tasting lemonade that way.
  • Puree Thoroughly. Puree blueberries, sugar, and water until smooth.  A thoroughly mixed puree will help the sugar to dissolve and perfectly sweeten the berries. 
  • Don’t Skip Straining. Remember to strain the zesty sugar water when you pour it into the pitcher. That way, the lemon zest doesn’t make its way into your lemonade.
  • Store. Leftovers store for 7 days in the refrigerator.
Calories: 224kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 77mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 55g, Vitamin A: 23IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Drinks
Author: Jennifer
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