Blueberry Lemonade
Made with an easy blueberry syrup, this lemonade is so refreshing, sweet and tangy! It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water for syrup
- 5 cups water for lemonade
- Ice for serving
- Extra blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in blueberries and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Strain blueberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve; discard solids and let syrup cool completely.
- In a large pitcher, whisk together the cooled blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and 5 cups water.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice with blueberries as garnish, if desired.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
The blueberry syrup can be made up to one week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
For a sparkling version, replace 2 to 3 cups of water with sparkling water just before serving.
Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less syrup to each glass.