Refreshing blueberry lemonade: A perfect blend of sweet and tart, quench your thirst with this delightful concoction. Sip into summer bliss with every sip!
Place the blueberries, sugar and 1 cup water in a blender. Blend on medium-high speed for about 1 minute, until the blueberries are completely puréed. Strain the blueberry purée through a fine mesh sieve
Blueberry simple syrup
Lemon simple syrup: In a medium pan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup water, blueberries, sugar, lemon zest strips to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sugar is dissolved and liquid is syrupy, about 5–8 minutes. Mash the berries gently before straining to release the juices. Strain and refrigerate syrup until needed.
Lemonade
Combine the blueberry purée or simple syrup with lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of water. Add more water, if desired. Stir well, and chill. Serve over ice.
Notes
*I use 3 very large lemons and it is flavorful but mild. If you like extra zip, use 4 large or 5 small lemons, including all the zest and juice.