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A side view of a glass and glass pitcher filled with Blueberry Lemonade sitting next to a bowl of blueberries.
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Homemade Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

Delicious blueberry lemonade with a hint of fresh basil. Perfect for a hot day!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 72kcal

Equipment

  • 1 fine mesh strainer
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 large beverage container

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon zest (optional, but tasty!)
  • ⅓ cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
  • ice (as needed)
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Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh blueberries until they form a smooth puree.
    Blending blueberries in a blender.
  • Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any skins, reserving the blueberry puree.
    Pressing blueberry pulp through a mesh strainer.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sweetener. Stir well.
    Pouring sweetener into a mixing bowl of water and lemon juice.
  • Add the blueberry puree. Then taste and adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste preferences. The sweetness of the berries may vary, so adjust accordingly.
    Pouring blueberry puree into a bowl of lemon juice, water and sweetener.
  • Tear the basil leaves and add them to the pitcher, lightly bruising them with a spoon to bring out the flavor. Then grate the lemon zest directly into the pitcher and stir well.
    Adding fresh basil leaves to a pitcher of Blueberry Lemonade.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blueberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a few fresh blueberries and a slice of lemon, and serve.
    An overhead view of a glass pitcher and a glass next to each other, both filled with Blueberry Lemonade.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.2mg