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Chilled Blueberry Lemonade Summer Drink

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Grab summer by the glass with a blast of juicy blueberries and squeezed lemons, sweetened just right and poured over ice. Just cook down the fruit with sugar to whip up a punchy syrup, stir it into chilly water, then finish with your favorite garnish like lemon slices, fresh mint, or extra berries. This cool drink is bursting with bold berry and lemony goodness. It’s awesome for parties, keeps for a week in the fridge, and you can give it a grown-up twist with a splash of booze if you want.

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Lindsey
Created By Lindsey
Last updated on Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:30:50 GMT
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I make this blueberry lemonade whenever the sun starts shining. Friends always ask for more, probably because of the wild pop of color and tangy-sweet kick. It comes together super fast with just four everyday things. Perfect for slow afternoons or chilling with buds outside.

After figuring out how easy it is to level up basic lemonade with some berries, I started whipping this up all the time. Now, people don’t even ask what to bring to BBQs or by the pool—they just want this drink.

Tasty Ingredients

  • Fresh or frozen blueberries: These give you eye-catching color and bright berry flavor. Go for deep, rich blueberries for the best results.
  • Sugar: Sweetness to balance the lemony bite. Like it more tart? Start with a little, taste, and toss in more if you want.
  • Lemon juice: Adds major zing. Juicy, heavy lemons always work best.
  • Lemon peels: Toss these in for a hit of aroma and light citrus taste. Scrub well if you’re using the peel.
  • Cold water: Keeps it super refreshing and smooths the flavors out. Clean, filtered water is best here.
  • Loads of mint, lemon wheels, and berries: Not a must, but you’ll want these for that Instagram finish.

Simple How-To

Garnish and Serve:
Pour your cold lemonade over ice, toss in some fresh berries, lemon pieces, and mint for style. Kick back and drink up!
Mix It Up:
Tip the blueberry syrup into a pitcher, dump in your lemon juice, and stir with the rest of the cold water. Pop it in the fridge for a couple hours so the tastes come together.
Strain It Good:
Once it cools off a bit, pour it all through a fine strainer or cheesecloth. Squash the solids with the back of a spoon to snag every drop of goodness.
Make the Blueberry Syrup:
Grab half your saved lemon peels, blueberries (fresh or frozen), sugar, and a cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar melts and berries start busting—takes about 3 or 4 minutes. Press them gently to let the juice out.
Lemon Prep:
Squeeze out about 3/4 cup of juice from four or five lemons, keeping the squished peels for extra flavor.
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Don't Miss This

  • This drink checks the gluten free and vegan boxes
  • Blueberries bring the antioxidants, lemons load on vitamin C
  • No fresh berries? Frozen ones are just as good, year-round

If I’ve got some lemons that smell amazing, I always toss some peel in with the syrup. Makes me think of summer days at my grandma’s—she always had a giant pitcher of cold berry drinks on the table.

Keep It Fresh

Pop your blueberry lemonade in the fridge, covered up. It'll keep its color and flavor for roughly a week. Swirl or stir it before you drink—stuff settles. If you’re planning ahead, stash the syrup and lemon juice, then just add water when you want to serve. Keeps it extra tasty.

Switch It Up

You can swap in honey or maple syrup for plain sugar—just gently melt it into the warm mix. Or try half lime or orange juice for a new spin. No fresh berries? Frozen will totally work—no need to thaw.

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How to Serve

Pour it over heaps of ice for the ultimate chill-down. This drink brings the party to any summer hangout, booze or no booze. Add a leafy mint sprig or squeeze some extra citrus to make it pop. Wanna make it boozy? Vodka or rum mix right in for an easy crowd pleaser.

Common Questions

→ Any tips for squeezing more lemon juice?

Give the lemon a good roll on the counter first, then cut and squeeze it using a juicer or reamer to get as much out as possible.

→ Can I toss in frozen blueberries?

Go for it. Either frozen or fresh berries will do the trick—don’t bother thawing them before you make the syrup.

→ What’s so special about using lemon peels?

The peel packs extra zing and plenty of lemony oils, so your drink tastes even brighter.

→ How long will this stay good in the fridge?

Pour it into a container with a lid and chill—it’ll taste just right for about a week.

→ How do I dial down the sweetness?

Cut back the sugar bit by bit and taste while you go. Stop when it’s just how you like it.

→ Can I spike this drink?

For sure! Splash in some rum, whiskey, or vodka for a boozy blueberry lemonade that hits the spot.

Blueberry Lemonade Drink

Cool lemonade jazzed up with zingy lemon juice and sweet blueberries. A fresh, colorful drink you’ll want to sip all summer long.

Preparation Time
20 Minutes
Cooking Time
4 Minutes
Overall Time
24 Minutes
Created By: Lindsey

Recipe Type: Beverages

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Type of Cuisine: American

Serves: 6 Portions (Makes around 6 cups)

Diet Preferences: Vegan-Friendly, Suitable for Vegetarians, Gluten-Free Option, Free of Dairy

What You'll Need

→ Main

01 4 cups cold water
02 1 cup water for making syrup
03 Peels from 2 or 3 lemons if you want
04 Juice squeezed from 4 to 5 lemons, gives around 3/4 cup
05 Half a cup of sugar, sweeten more or less if you want
06 A cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen

→ Garnish (optional)

07 Some fresh mint sprigs
08 A handful of extra blueberries
09 Lemon twists and slices

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 01

Pour over some ice, throw in fresh mint, a few more blueberries, and maybe a lemon slice for kicks.

Step 02

Dump the blueberry syrup into a big pitcher, pour in the lemon juice and cold water, give it a good stir, then stick it in the fridge until it's nice and cold.

Step 03

Once it's off the heat, let the syrup chill for a few minutes, then strain out the bits using a mesh strainer or a piece of cheesecloth. Toss what’s left.

Step 04

Toss blueberries, sugar, one cup water, and about half your saved lemon peels into a saucepan. Set it over medium heat till the sugar’s gone and the berries get juicy, like 3 or 4 minutes.

Step 05

Rinse lemons well, peel 2 or 3, juice about 4-5 of them until you’ve got close to 3/4 cup.

Helpful Notes

  1. Tossing a few lemon peels in the syrup pot makes it smell even more like citrus.
  2. Want things more sour? Just add another 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
  3. You can totally use frozen or fresh blueberries, both work fine.
  4. If you want to spike it, just mix in some vodka, rum, or whiskey at the end.
  5. Stash any leftovers in the fridge and it'll still taste good for about a week.

Essential Tools

  • Medium pot
  • Mesh strainer or some cheesecloth
  • Big pitcher
  • Juicer for the lemons
  • Knife and cutting board

Nutritional Info (Per Portion)

Nutritional values are approximations and shouldn’t be viewed as customized health guidance.
  • Calories: 85
  • Fat Content: 0.2 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 22 grams
  • Protein Content: 0.3 grams