Blueberry Lemonade

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

One of my girlfriends served this at our monthly lunch get-together. From Southern Living. I have to double the recipe because it disappears so fast.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 cups

• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions:

1. Add all the ingredients to the container of a blender.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Place or hold a wire-mesh strainer over a pitcher.
4. Pour mixture through the strainer into the pitcher; discard pulp.
5. Serve mixture over ice.

Reviews

[The_Swedish_Chef]

I read through the reviews first, noting the one that said that this was a wee too bland. So, I made this, but instead of using 2 cups of water, I used 2 cups of strongly brewed Earl Grey tea. Now...THAT is what I'm talking about! The floral-like nature of the Earl Grey compliments the fruity-tasting tea but if you like a more crisp or brisk tea, you could use any black tea base. Try it with the tea vs. water; it might change some of your minds about this drink.

[danie0677]

I read all the reviews before trying this myself. It might be the wrong season for this but I had some fresh blueberries we got from my grandmother and had kept frozen, and I was anxious to try my new Christmas present, the Ninja Master Prep. It is really good! I had no way to strain the pulp, but that was fine. I might get a wire strainer and try it that way but it isn't really necessary. If you find it a little bland try adding a little more lemon juice. I did use bottle lemon juice too btw. I am enjoying it right now. Instead of water, I might try it by adding ice in the Ninja Master Prep machine the next time. Thanks for sharing this ratherbeswimmin.

[Raspberry Daylily]

I tried this at a recent family gathering using frozen blueberries. Straining the mixture is a lot of mess and trouble and I thought, overall, that the taste was pretty bland. I still like the idea, but it needs a little kick.