Vegan Blueberry Lemon Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this blueberry lemon lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh blueberries get blended with real lemon juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned pitcher that looks almost too pretty to drink. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based — no honey, no refined sweeteners, nothing to second-guess — so it's effortlessly suitable for anyone keeping their diet free of animal products. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemons without overpowering the natural berry flavor. Straining the blended mixture gives the final drink a smooth, clean texture that feels polished and intentional rather than like a rushed smoothie. Garnish with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint and it's genuinely stunning enough to serve at a brunch or backyard gathering.
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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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