Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better way to cool down on a hot day than with a refreshing glass of Blueberry Lemonade.
I recently toured the Temecula region of Southern California with my friends at California Grown where I learned that fresh blueberries from the Golden State are the perfect way to add a bit of both sweet and tart flavor as well as vibrant color to the most classic summertime drink.
The resulting summer sip is borderline transcendent on a hot summer day!
Printable recipe here: https://thismessisours.com/blueberry-lemonade/
Blueberry Lemonade
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yields: 1 1/2 cups blueberry syrup which is enough to make 4-5 batches of Blueberry Lemonade.
To make blueberry syrup
2 cups fresh California blueberries
2 cups water
¼ cup honey
¼ cup sugar; you can use up to ½ cup sugar if you prefer a much sweeter syrup.
To make blueberry lemonade
¾ cup Blueberry Syrup
One batch of California Grown Lemonade. ( Recipe here: https://californiagrown.org/recipes/recipe-for-lemonade/)
To make blueberry syrup:
In a medium-sized saucepan, cook the blueberries, water, sugar, and honey for 15 minutes over medium heat.
Strain the solids from the liquid.
Cool completely, then store in an airtight, food-safe container like a glass jar.
To make blueberry lemonade:
Combine the desired amount of Blueberry Syrup and one batch of lemonade in a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
Add fresh or frozen blueberries, ice, and sliced lemon to the pitcher, and serve immediately.
Recipe notes:
If making in advance you can combine the desired amount of syrup and lemonade, then store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, garnish with berries, ice, and lemons until right before serving.
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Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better way to cool down on a hot day than with a refreshing glass of Blueberry Lemonade. I recently toured the Temecula region of Southern California with my friends at California Grown
Where I learned that fresh blueberries from the Golden State are the perfect way to add a bit of both sweet and tart flavor as well as vibrant color to the most classic summertime drink. The resulting summer sip is borderline transcendent on a hot summer day like today.