Easy Blueberry Lemonade

June 9, 2025

This easy blueberry lemonade has sliced lemons, fresh blueberries, and zero cooking! Just mash, shake, and serve. The perfect refreshing drink for hot summer days.

: A vibrant blueberry lemonade in a clear plastic cup, layered with crushed blueberries, lemon slices, and ice, garnished with fresh mint. Surrounded by whole lemons, blueberries, ice cubes, and mint leaves on a white marble surface with a light gray background.

Let me be real for a second: I love the idea of simmering fruit on the stove and making a fancy syrup, but on a hot day, especially when I’m chasing kids around, that’s not happening. I want a drink that’s refreshing, pretty, and takes five minutes to make, max!

So yesterday, I made the easiest blueberry lemonade, and it turned out SO good, I had to share it. No simmering. No straining. Just lemons, blueberries, sugar, water, and a quick shake. That’s it!

It’s the perfect summer drink when you’re hot, tired, and don’t feel like playing kitchen chemist. It also looks super cute with a few mint leaves or basil on top — so it totally passes the “can I serve this at a party?” test.

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Top-down view of a plastic cup filled with muddled lemon slices and blueberries, surrounded by fresh blueberries in a container, a wooden muddler, ice cubes, and mint leaves on a white marble surface.

Why You’ll Love This Method

No cooking involved – no syrup, heat, or mess, and simple ingredients.
Kid-approved & mom-approved – takes 5 minutes and tastes amazing.
Perfect for busy days – make it ahead and store it in the fridge to serve on a hot summer day!
Customizable – try it with mint, basil, or even a splash of sparkling water.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make a Delicious Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

This makes 2 servings

2 fresh lemons, sliced into thicker slices (seeds removed if you want)
½ cup fresh blueberries (or a big handful!)
1/3 cup -½ cup sugar (you can adjust this to taste). Regular granulated sugar will work just fine here. If you’d like to use a different sweetener, you can use honey or agave syrup.
4–5 cups of cold water
Ice cubes, for serving
Optional: mint, basil, extra lemon slices or blueberries for garnish

Overhead view of blueberry lemonade ingredients on a marble surface, including a container of fresh blueberries, two whole lemons, lemon halves, a measuring cup filled with sugar, fresh mint sprigs, ice cubes, a wooden muddler, a clear plastic cup with lid, and a striped kitchen towel.

Tools:

Deli container with a lid or a mason jar—I love this container because you can easily pack it up to go, and it won’t break or leak! It’s also perfectly kid-proof!
muddler
Small cutting board, and a knife
measuring cup

How I Made Fresh Blueberry Lemonade (The Easiest Way)

1. Slice the lemons:
I sliced two lemons — not juiced, just cut them in half, then into quarters. You can take the seeds out if they bother you.

2. Add lemons, sugar & blueberries to a pitcher or big container
I tossed the lemon slices into a deli container with the sugar, then I used a muddler (or the end of a wooden spoon — whatever works!) to mash it together. Don’t worry about getting it perfect. Just mash it until the lemons start to release juice and the sugar begins to break down. Next, add in the blueberries and give it one last good mash!

3. Add water & shake it up:
I poured in cold water, popped on the lid, and gave it a good shake. That’s it! You can taste it and adjust — more sugar if needed, or an extra squeeze of lemon if you want it tangier.

4. Chill or serve right away:
You can stick it in the fridge until you’re ready, or pour it over ice right away. Garnish with mint or basil if you’re feeling fancy and some extra blueberries on top. I promise, even the shaken version looks gorgeous.

A clear plastic cup filled with vibrant blueberry lemonade over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint, lemon slices, and whole blueberries. The drink rests on a white marble surface surrounded by lemons, blueberries, and scattered ice cubes.

Tips & Time-Saving Tricks

Use a wide-mouth jar or deli container – easier to shake, no mess.
Muddle with what you have – even a potato masher or wooden spoon works.
Add a splash of sparkling water right before serving if you want some bubbles.
Make it in the morning and store it in the fridge so it’s extra cold by afternoon.

FAQ

Can I use frozen blueberries?
Totally. Just let them thaw a little so they’re easier to mash.

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! It tastes even better after sitting for an hour or two. Just give it a quick stir or shake before serving.

Can I adjust the sweetness?

Yes! I used ⅓ cup sugar and it was perfect for me — just sweet enough while still tasting fresh and tart. If you like it a bit sweeter, go up to ½ cup. Taste it after shaking and adjust as needed.

Storage

This lemonade keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days. The flavor actually gets better as it sits. The lemons will continue to infuse the water, so if it gets too strong, just top it off with more cold water or ice.

Try These Add-Ins

Mint or basil – adds a fresh herbal twist
Lavender – use just a pinch!
Cucumber slices – super refreshing

How to Store It

Once your blueberry lemonade is mixed, you can store it in the same container you made it in—just pop on a lid and stick it in the fridge. It’ll keep well for up to 2 days, though we usually finish it long before that.

Before serving, give it a good stir or shake since the fruit might settle at the bottom. You can also top it off with a little extra water or ice if the flavor gets too intense from the tart lemon juice steeping.

If you’re planning to serve it later in the day, make it in the morning and let it chill — it’ll taste even better once everything has time to infuse.

Top-down view of a pitcher and glass filled with iced blueberry lemonade, garnished with lemon slices, fresh blueberries, and mint leaves. The pitcher sits on a white marble surface surrounded by scattered blueberries, ice cubes, and a halved lemon.

How to Make a Big Batch for a Crowd

This lemonade is perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, or birthday parties — and yes, it scales up beautifully.

Here’s how to make a large pitcher or drink dispenser version (about 12–16 servings):

Ingredients:

6 lemons, quartered
2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 to 1½ cups sugar (adjust to taste, start with 1 cup)
12–14 cups cold water
Ice for serving
Mint, basil, and extra lemon slices for garnish

Follow the exact instructions as listed above!

Tip: If you’re using a dispenser with a spout, stir it every now and then so the fruit doesn’t clog it up.

A refreshing glass and pitcher of blueberry lemonade filled with ice cubes, lemon slices, blueberries, and garnished with mint leaves. The drink has a light pink hue and is served on a white marble surface with fresh lemons and scattered blueberries around

Want to Make It Spiked?

You totally can. This blueberry lemonade is the perfect base for a fun summer cocktail. Just add a splash of your favorite spirit — here are a few easy options:

Vodka – makes a great blueberry vodka lemonade! classic and clean
Gin – adds a lovely botanical twist
Tequila – turns it into a blueberry lemonade margarita vibe
Rosé or Prosecco – for a bubbly, boozy punch

Add 1–2 oz per serving or about 1–1½ cups of alcohol to a big batch pitcher, stir, and chill. I recommend adding the booze right before serving so you can keep a kid-friendly version in the fridge too.

Mom tip: No one needs to know your “iced lemonade” has a little extra summer joy in it 😉

Whether you’re planning a summer BBQ, running around with the kids, or just trying to survive the heat, this homemade lemonade is such a quick win. It’s low-effort, super pretty, and tastes like summer in a glass.

Tag me if you make it! @sourdoughqueen — I’d love to see your versions 💛