Blueberry Lemonade Concentrate
A vibrant and refreshing blueberry lemonade concentrate perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of blueberries
- 4 cups of lemon juice
- 4 to 6 cups of sugar
- 1 to 3 parts water
Instructions
- Wash your blueberries under cool water in a colander, making sure to remove any stems or leaves.
- Combine the blueberries and about 2 cups of water in a large saucepan. Over medium heat, bring to a gentle simmer while mashing the berries.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing down to extract blueberry juice.
- Add the lemon juice and sugar to the strained blueberry juice, stirring well to combine. Simmer until the sugar dissolves.
- Cool the mixture to room temperature, then pour it into a clean, airtight container.
- Mix the concentrate with water to serve as desired (1:1 for stronger lemonade or 1:3 for lighter lemonade). Serve over ice, garnished with lemon and mint.
Notes
For variations, try mixing in different berries or adding herbs like basil for a twist. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverages