Can we talk about lemonade?
Actually. Proper question: can we talk about lemonade again and probably again and again after that?
Last week we experienced Beet Lemonade, all bright pink and sweet and totally showing off. Today it’s Blueberry Mint Lemonade, all deep and purple and tart… and totally showing off.
This lemonade comes together with exactly those fresh berries languishing in the back of your refrigerator. They’re getting wrinkly. You know the ones. Throw those little darlings in a blender with fresh mint, stems and all… and here we are, on the fantastic side of refreshment.
This recipe is again inspired by The Lemonade Cookbook because it’s lovely and I’m thirsty.
I used fresh blueberries for this lemonade. Frozen blueberries also work well, but there’s something kinda wonderful about using fresh berries when the season calls for it. I’ve found that this recipe works exceedingly well with fresh blueberries that are just past their prime, headed straight towards sad, wasted blueberries. Make ’em juice!
Super fresh lemon juice. There are no substitutes. I’ve checked.
Into the blender we go with lemon juice, blueberries, fresh mint (and them stems never hurt anyone!), and sugar. Blend it up like the most tart smoothie ever to exist.
The blueberry lemon mint mixture is pressed through a fine mesh strainer (which will then be really annoying to clean but that’s ok), and the deep purple liquid is poured into a pitcher to join filtered water and be the best lemonade ever!
Well… it’s the best lemonade until I find another bonkers awesome lemonade combination! I’m thinking Cantaloupe Honey Lemonade might be up next!
Deep purple, perfectly sweet, and exactly tart! This lemonade is gulp-able. Just don’t spill it on your shirt. Pro tip.
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Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 quarts 1x
Description
Fresh, tart, and blueberry sweet! Super refreshing, too!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (frozen will also work)
- 1 cup (or one big handful) mint leaves (a few stems are fine too), coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (you can add more sugar if you have a sweet tooth)
- 4 to 5 cups filtered water
Instructions
- In a blender add blueberries, mint, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and deep purple. The mixture will look a bit like a smoothie.
- Pour mixture into a fine mesh strainer placed over a medium bowl. Use a spatula to press the liquid through the strainer leaving the blueberry pulp and fresh mint in the strainer. Discard the pulp. Pour the blueberry, mint, lemon juice into a pitcher and add water. Taste and add more water (or sugar?) according to your taste.
- Serve chilled.
Bonnie
Can I use seltzer or club soda instead od water?
joythebaker
Sure!
Kristen
Still a household favorite. Thanks, Joy!
★★★★★
Maria
I made this for a party and everyone loved it, great recipe!
★★★★★
Alexis Hallowell
You stirred up some creative juices for new recipes. You have some very creative and fun recipes to try. Your pictures are beautiful
Deanna Edmunds
Our mint plant isn’t looking so how right now, but I have LOADS of fresh blueberries. Are there any other savory herbs that you might suggest in place of mint?
joythebaker
Maybe thyme
Elise @ Les Filles de Madeleine
This looks absolutely awesome, Joy! I’m totally making it this weekend. I was wondering, though… Would it be O.K. to make and sieve the blueberry-mint-lemon mixture in advance (like a day or so) and then add the water when serving it?
joythebaker
Yes that would work!
missbrunettebronte
This was so good! Refreshing and colorful. I had to use thawed frozen blueberries because it isn’t quite blueberry season yet but that didn’t decrease the flavor at all. The mint takes it over the top.
Sherry Harms
sounds great ! How about lemonade with honeydew melon?
Kate
I am having a party this weekend and this will be great for the birthday girl! Thanks so much!
Renee
I adore the color of this lemonade. I can’t wait to try it.
Jessica Lynn
I just made this and it’s deliciously perfect. Thank you for such an easy and tasty recipe!
Sally
So refreshing and beautiful! Will have to try this, but will reduce the sugar and use liquid stevia. Logs of mint in my yard! Thanks joy!
joythebaker
Sounds great Sally! Be sure to let me know how the liquid stevia works, I’ve always been curious!
Haley Musial
I am going to make this, and add vodka. Of course, duh! Really great stuff always enjoy reading.