Description
A refreshing and tangy Blueberry Lemonade made with fresh lemons, blueberries, and natural sweetener, perfect for a quick, healthy beverage to enjoy any time of year. This vibrant drink blends fresh ingredients for a smooth, flavorful lemonade with optional sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 lemons, juiced
- 1/3 cup honey (or other vegan honey substitute)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups water (or 2 cups water and 2 cups sparkling water)
- Fresh blueberries and fresh lemons, for garnish
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Juice: Squeeze the juice of 5 fresh lemons and add it to your blender.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Add 1/3 cup of honey (or vegan honey substitute), 1 cup of fresh blueberries, and 1 cup of water (do not add sparkling water to the blender) to the lemon juice in the blender.
- Blend the Mixture: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Strain the Blend: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or sieve into a pitcher to remove blueberry skins and seeds, ensuring a smooth lemonade.
- Add Remaining Water: Add the remaining 3 cups of water (or 2 cups water and 2 cups sparkling water if preferred) to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Serve and Garnish: Ice is optional. Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade over. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices. For a sparkling version, top off with additional sparkling water to taste.
Notes
- For a fizzy lemonade, replace half the water with sparkling water as indicated.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for sweetness preference.
- Straining the blended mixture ensures a smoother drink free of pulp and seeds.
- This recipe serves 3 and can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Use fresh, ripe lemons and blueberries for the best flavor.
