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Blueberry lemonade served in a glass
Fruity and refreshing blueberry lemonade with garnish

Fresh blueberry lemonade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The secret to professional-grade lemonade lies in using 'simple syrup'. Granulated sugar dissolves poorly in cold water and can remain unpleasantly gritty. In a cooked syrup, the sugar is already dissolved, blending instantly with the water. Boiling the blueberries also releases pectin, giving the drink a silkier, more full-bodied texture rather than a plain watery consistency.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 7 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 95 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan for the syrup
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Large jug
  • Lemon squeezer

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the blueberry syrup: place the blueberries, sugar, and 100 ml of water into a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then simmer over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the blueberries break down and the liquid thickens.

Tip: Crush the berries with a wooden spoon while cooking to release as much juice as possible.
2 ✓

Strain the syrup into a jug, pressing the fruit pulp through as much as possible. Leave to cool completely.

Tip: Straining extracts the thick, flavourful purée while holding back the skins.
3 ✓

Squeeze the lemons. Stir the lemon juice into the cooled blueberry syrup.

Tip: Taste it! The acid-sugar balance (Brix/Acid ratio) is key. If too sour, add a little more sugar or water.
4 ✓

Top up with the cold soda water and stir gently.

Tip: If using soda water, only add it just before serving to keep the bubbles fresh.
5 ✓

Serve in glasses with ice and plenty of mint. Clap the mint between your palms before using.

Tip: The green mint and purple drink are visually appetising (complementary contrast).

Recipe FAQ

Can I use sweetener?
Yes, but the syrup's consistency will differ. Add liquid sweetener at the end of cooking.
How long does the syrup keep?
It keeps in the fridge in a sealed bottle for 1-2 weeks, so it's worth making a larger batch.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Blueberries
  • 100 ml Fresh lemon juice (approx. 2-3 lemons)
  • 50 g Granulated sugar
  • 100 ml Water (for the syrup)
  • 500 ml Soda water or still water (cold)
  • 1 handful Fresh mint leaves
  • 200 g Ice cubes