Tree Nut Free Blueberry Lemon Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and bursting with summer color, this blueberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing productive. Fresh blueberries get blended with real lemon juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup before being strained into a silky, vibrant pitcher — no artificial flavors, no mystery additives, just clean and genuinely delicious ingredients. The straining step is the secret weapon here, giving you that gorgeous deep-purple hue without any pulpy texture getting in the way. Maple syrup does the sweetening naturally, and you can dial it up or down to hit exactly the right balance of tart and sweet. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this is the kind of refreshing drink you can pour without a second thought — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Garnish with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu, even though it comes together in minutes.
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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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