Fresh Patriotic Strawberry Blueberry Lemonade Recipe Easy 5-Minute Summer Drink
A quick and refreshing summer drink combining fresh strawberries, blueberries, and lemon juice for a vibrant patriotic lemonade that’s ready in under 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 150g)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 150g)
- 4 medium fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240ml lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100g)
- 4 cups cold water (1 liter)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Set aside a handful of whole berries for garnish if desired.
- In a large pitcher or bowl, add the strawberries and blueberries. Gently muddle the berries with a muddler or wooden spoon to release some juice but keep bits visible for texture.
- Roll lemons on the counter to loosen juices, then cut in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain to remove seeds if necessary.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine granulated sugar with 1 cup (240ml) of warm water. Stir until sugar dissolves completely to make a simple syrup.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup into the pitcher with the muddled berries. Add the remaining 3 cups (720ml) of cold water and stir well to mix flavors.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over, and garnish with reserved berries and a sprig of fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Gently muddle berries to release juice without turning the drink into a smoothie. Dissolve sugar in warm water first to avoid gritty texture. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar syrup or water. Can use frozen berries if thawed and drained. Store lemonade in refrigerator up to 2 days; add ice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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