Description
Discover the ultimate summer refreshment with this Blueberry Lemonade recipe! Bursting with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons and the natural sweetness of ripe blueberries, this drink is a healthier alternative to store-bought beverages. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying a sunny day at home, it’s both vegan and gluten-free. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make beverage that can be personalized with your favorite herbs or spices for an added flavor boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or thawed)
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cane sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Pinch of salt
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine blueberries, fresh lemon juice, cane sugar, a pinch of salt, and cold water. Blend on high until smooth (30-45 seconds).
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a pitcher to remove skins and seeds.
- Serve over ice in glasses, garnishing with fresh blueberries and lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg