Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
I’m taking some much needed time off the next few weeks to prepare for the arrival of our new baby boy and to enjoy some time with him when he arrives. While I’m away, I’ve scheduled some recipes here and there to share with you and I’ve also asked a few of my amazing blogger friends to fill in with some guest posts. You know I can’t leave you hanging! This sparkling blueberry lemonade recipe was made before my leave.
Can we all agree it’s been a HOT summer? And we are not even in August yet. Thank goodness for refreshing drinks like this sparkling blueberry lemonade recipe.
Sweet lemonades have become a favorite of mine this summer (see this Strawberry Cucumber Limeade) as it’s been unbearable with the heat. They are so easy to make and I love taking advantage of the juicy summer fruits in season. All there is to making your lemonade sweet and fruity is combining fresh lemon juice with a simple fruit syrup and topping off with sparkling water to keep things refreshing. You can also just use fresh fruit puree with some sugar instead of a simple syrup but I love the liquid sweetener and it’s very easy to make.
This sparkling blueberry lemonade is sweet, refreshing and needs to be made by the pitcher to keep in your refrigerator for those hot summer days or any gatherings you are hosting. I know that’s what I’ll be doing for most of the summer…drinking up and staying hydrated.
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3-4 cups sparkling water / club soda
- Garnish: fresh blueberries and lemon wedges
- For the blueberry simple syrup, combine the blueberries, sugar and a cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until sugar is melted and blueberries are starting to burst. Remove from heat and pass the syrup through a fine sieve. Let syrup cool before using.
- In a large pitcher, mix the blueberry syrup with the fresh lemon juice. Add in ice, fresh blueberries and lemon wedges. Top off with sparkling water and mix to combine. Enjoy immediately!
This looks beautiful! Blueberry lemonade is actually my favorite! I make it all the time and your recipe looks fabulous 🙂
Holy moly I want some of this!!!
I hope you have a great few upcoming weeks and stay comfy with baby! Can’t wait for updates! 😉 Keep relaxing and enjoy this lemonade too!
I want a pitcher of this! So tasty and gorgeous.
This lemonade is calling my name! It’s HOT HOT HOT here and I need something to cool me down. And the color is pretty darn awesome too!
This lemonade is gorgeous, Zainab! Love the blueberries – so delicious!
Absolutely a B.E.A.-UTIFUL drink, Z! This is lemonade taken to a refreshingly delicious new level! LOVE! Pinned! Cheers and Wishing you a healthy, safe delivery!! 🙂
So excited for you girl! I hope everything goes smoothly!
And this lemonade? I NEED it. I love anything blueberry so I am pinning this!
Z, I love this lemonade. . I need a huge glass right now b/c it’s freaking hot in MN right now. . love you and SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND JUSTIN. My heart is full today. we have a lot to be thankful for! 🙂 love you momma!
GIRL, best of luck with the next few weeks–can’t wait to hear all of your stories when you get back! It must be so lovely. Thanks for sharing this post with us, you’re a gem <3 sending best wishes your way!
I’ll take a vat of this! Enjoy your new bundle of joy!
I’m all about the fruity lemonades during the summer as well, and I sometimes accidentally pour some vodka into them. Such a shame…
My daughter and I made some of that blueberry lemonade. It was so good! We are definitely making this again!!!! Such a great thing to make during the summer! Fourth of July, here we come!
I am so glad you and your daughter enjoyed this! And yes I agree…Fourth of July perfect!!
Hi, I was wondering if you could let me include one of your pictures from this post in my free ebook that I’m working on? It would only be one picture, for display (no recipe reposting), plus I will credit you and include a link to this post. 🙂 Thanks in advance!