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Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade

July 10, 2014 by Joy the Baker 47 Comments

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Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade

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.

Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade

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!

Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade - Version 2

Super fresh lemon juice.  There are no substitutes.  I’ve checked.

Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade

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.

Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade

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!

Fresh Blueberry Mint Lemonade

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

Fresh Blueberry and Mint Lemonade

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 quarts 1x
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Description

Fresh, tart, and blueberry sweet! Super refreshing, too!


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve chilled.

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  1. Bonnie

    August 20, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    Can I use seltzer or club soda instead od water?

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    • joythebaker

      September 7, 2021 at 8:27 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  2. Kristen

    July 3, 2017 at 9:19 am

    Still a household favorite. Thanks, Joy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Maria

    May 20, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    I made this for a party and everyone loved it, great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Alexis Hallowell

    December 15, 2016 at 7:49 am

    You stirred up some creative juices for new recipes. You have some very creative and fun recipes to try. Your pictures are beautiful

    Reply
  5. Deanna Edmunds

    July 18, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      July 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Maybe thyme

      Reply
  6. Elise @ Les Filles de Madeleine

    August 20, 2015 at 3:35 am

    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?

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    • joythebaker

      September 1, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Yes that would work!

      Reply
  7. missbrunettebronte

    April 6, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Sherry Harms

    October 18, 2014 at 6:54 am

    sounds great ! How about lemonade with honeydew melon?

    Reply
  9. Kate

    September 30, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I am having a party this weekend and this will be great for the birthday girl! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  10. Renee

    July 19, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I adore the color of this lemonade. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  11. Jessica Lynn

    July 18, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I just made this and it’s deliciously perfect. Thank you for such an easy and tasty recipe!

    Reply
  12. Sally

    July 16, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      July 16, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Sounds great Sally! Be sure to let me know how the liquid stevia works, I’ve always been curious!

      Reply
  13. Haley Musial

    July 14, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I am going to make this, and add vodka. Of course, duh! Really great stuff always enjoy reading.

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