With all of the hot days that we have been having lately I have been thinking about ways to cool down and it seemed only natural to use the blueberry syrup in a chilled drink. When it comes to quenching thirst I find that a drink with a slight tartness does the best job so lemonade comes up at the top of the list and I was thinking that a blueberry lemonade would be perfect. Lemonade is actually pretty easy to make from scratch at home! You pretty much just need to squeeze some lemons, add a simple syrup, water and a generous helping of ice. During the summer with all of the amazing fruit around I often like to use a flavoured simple syrup like the blueberry syrup instead of just a plain old simple syrup and they elevate your average lemonade to something magical! Blueberry and lemon are a great flavour combination and it works amazingly well in lemonade form! What a great way to enjoy a momentary respite from the heat on a warm summer day!
Blueberry Lemonade
Sweet and tart lemonade just bursting with fresh summery blueberry flavour!
ingredients
- 1 cup blueberry syrup
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 4+ cups water
- ice
directions
- Mix the blueberry syrup, lemon juice and water.
- Taste and adjust to your preferences. Too sweet? Add more lemon juice. Too tart? Add more blueberry syrup. Too strong? Add more water.
- Chill in the fridge, add ice and enjoy.
bellini says
August 10, 2011 at 12:20 amIt looks so refreshing Kevin, perfect for these hot summer days!
Kathleen says
August 10, 2011 at 1:47 amThis looks beautiful and delicious!
Desserts In My Kitchen says
August 10, 2011 at 1:54 amHi Kevin! Lemonade and blueberries are the perfect combination. Especially during these hot summer months. 🙂
Anonymous says
August 10, 2011 at 5:58 amThis sounds so yummy! Awesome recipe.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
August 10, 2011 at 7:02 amThat looks beautifully refreshing Kevin!
Joanne says
August 10, 2011 at 10:22 amFirst, I would be using that syrup to smother waffles in…but then I need something to drink with my waffles! This sounds delicious.
Culinary Cory says
August 10, 2011 at 12:31 pmLove this. It sounds so refreshing.
Erin says
August 10, 2011 at 2:51 pmLooks refreshing!
kellypea says
August 10, 2011 at 3:45 pmI agree on the tartness to quench thirst. What a lovely idea and a beautiful drink! Perfect idea to get out of our evening drink rut 🙂
Pam says
August 10, 2011 at 4:20 pmYum! My kids would love this Kevin…actually, so would I!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
August 10, 2011 at 9:13 pmThat looks about perfect! I might add a little rum to mine!!!
Ciao Chow Linda says
August 10, 2011 at 10:22 pmKevin – Never thought to mix blueberries into lemonade but you've sold me.
Lludmila says
August 14, 2011 at 2:39 pmExcelent idea.. It looks so good, delicious and fun jajaja…. Now You have a new fan….
Fong's Kitchen Journal says
August 16, 2011 at 5:47 amlove the colour… shall try this. thanks for sharing this recipe
Anonymous says
July 3, 2012 at 6:06 amhi kevin,
i made this few times but the blueberry change colour to ugly dark brown, do you know how to prevent the blueberry change colour? thanks
Kevin says
July 3, 2012 at 9:50 amAnonymous: Very strange! I have kept the blueberry syrup in my fridge for weeks and it keeps its amazing blue colour throughout. I often make a batch of this blueberry lemonade on the weekend to enjoy through the week and it also keeps its blue colour the whole way through.