Blueberry Lemonade (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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½ cup sugar (more or less to taste)
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Juice of 4-5 lemons (about ¾ cup juice)
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Peels of 2-3 lemons (optional)
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1 cup water (for simple syrup)
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4 cups water (for lemonade)
→ Garnish (Optional)
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Mint
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Lemon peels and slices
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Blueberries
# Instructions:
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Peel and juice 4-5 lemons.
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To make the sugar syrup, add 1/2 the lemon peels, blueberries, sugar and water into a saucepan and heat until the sugar has dissolved and the blueberries start to pop, about 3-4 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let sit a few minutes to cool down. Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth strain out the berries and lemon peel from the simple syrup.
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Add the blueberry simple syrup to a large pitcher and add 4 cups of cold water. Then, chill the mixture in the fridge.
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When chilled, pour over ice, add optional garnishes and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Notes: Adding the peeled lemon zest to the simply syrup is optional, but adds an extra lemony kick to the lemonade. You can add an extra ¼ cup lemon juice for extra tart lemonade. Both fresh and frozen blueberries work great in this recipe. Add a shot of vodka, rum, or whiskey for a blueberry lemonade cocktail. This recipe lasts about a week in the fridge.