Hazelnut Free Blueberry Lemon Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this blueberry lemon lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh blueberries blended with real lemon juice and lemon zest give it a gorgeous purple hue and a flavor that's miles ahead of anything from a powder or concentrate. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, adding a subtle warmth that rounds out the tartness beautifully. The whole thing comes together in a blender and gets strained into a pitcher, so the texture is silky smooth with no chunky bits to worry about. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of any nut-related concerns, with no hidden additives or processed flavorings to second-guess. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks genuinely impressive with almost zero effort.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and 1 cup of the cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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