Make extra because this blueberry limeade tastes so good that seconds will definitely be in order.

Blueberry Limeade in glasses

For a refreshing drink that’s as colorful and pretty as it is delicious, this blueberry limeade really hits the spot.

The blueberries add such a vibrant purple color to this limeade.

When I served this to my friends recently, we were joking that we all had to hold the glasses with two hands because of the blueberry juice in it.

We wouldn’t want to have any accidental spills with this colorful drink.

Blueberry Limeade in glasses

About this Recipe

This blueberry limeade is made with a quick and easy homemade blueberry and lime zest simple syrup mixture.

Once cooled, this mixture is blended, mixed with fresh lime juice and served with lots of ice.

For Serving

This limeade is especially pretty when whole blueberries and slices of lime are added intermittently with ice cubes in the serving glasses.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Blueberry Limeade in glasses

Limes, blueberries, sugar and water

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Preparation

Blueberries in colander

Rinse off the blueberries in a colander and remove any stems.

Set aside.

Lime zest on cutting board

Zest a lime.

Set the zest aside for a moment.

Blueberry Simple Syrup

Add water to pot

Heat a sauce pan on low to medium heat and add the water,

Add sugar to pot

…sugar…

Stir lime zest in sugar water in pot

…lime zest…

Add blueberries to pot

…and blueberries.

Stir blueberries in pot

Bring the sugar mixture to a boil and stir.

Stir blueberries in pot

Turn the heat down just a bit and continue stirring until the sugar dissolves (about 6 minutes in total).

Remove the pan from the heat and let the blueberry mixture cool for 45 minutes.

Blend

Once the simple syrup has cooled…

Blueberry simple syrup mixture in blender

…pour it into a blender and…

Blend Blueberry Limeade in Blender

…blend until the blueberries are liquefied.

TIP – It’s best to first let the blueberry simple syrup cool before adding it to the blender because the hot liquid could make the blender lid burst off and make a huge mess.

Set aside.

Blueberry Limeade

Halved limes on cutting board

Juice and…

Juice limes in jar

…strain the limes.

Juiced limes on cutting board

Next…

Juiced limes on cutting board

…in a large pitcher,

Add lime juice in pitcher

…add the strained lime juice,

Add water to pitcher

…water,

Add blueberry limeade to pitcher

…and cooled simple syrup.

Stir together.

Serve

When you’re ready to serve, add ice to the pitcher.

Garnish

Blueberries and ice in glasses

To the serving glasses add ice intermittently with whole blueberries (for garnish).

Blueberry Limeade in glasses

Slice a lime into about ½-inch wide slices, remove the seeds and then slice each whole slice in half.

Add half-slices of lime in the serving glasses for garnish.

Blueberry Limeade in glasses

Pour blueberry limeade into the serving glasses, top with more whole blueberries and serve.

Blueberry Limeade in glasses

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Blueberry Limeade with Ice

Blueberry Limeade

Colorful limeade to enjoy any time of the year.
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Yield: 5 Servings (may vary depending on the size of serving glasses)
Prep: 14 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes
(Total time does not include time to cool syrup): 45 minutes
Total: 23 minutes

Ingredients

Blueberry Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Blueberry Limeade:

  • 1 cup fresh squeezed and strained lime juice (about 6 to 7 limes)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Simple syrup with blueberries
  • 4 to 5 cups ice cubes

Garnish:

  • 1/2 cup whole blueberries
  • 1 whole lime sliced into about 1/2-inch wide slices, then quartered

Equipment

  • Blender

Instructions

Blueberry Simple Syrup:

  • Heat a sauce pan on low to medium heat and add the water, sugar, lime zest, and blueberries. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil and stir. 
  • Turn the heat down just a bit and continue stirring until the sugar dissolves (about 6 minutes in total). 
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 45 minutes. 
  • Pour the cooled blueberry mixture into a blender and blend until the blueberries are liquefied. 
    It's best to first let the blueberry simple syrup cool before adding it to the blender or while blending the hot liquid could make the blender lid burst off and make a huge mess).
    Set aside.

Blueberry Limeade:

  • In a large pitcher add the strained lime juice, cooled simple syrup, and water. Stir together.

Serve:

  • When ready to serve, add ice to the pitcher. 

Garnish:

  • To the serving glasses, add ice and the remaining whole blueberries (for garnish) intermittently. Add half-slices of lime into the serving glasses. 
  • Pour the blueberry limeade into each serving glass and top with more whole blueberries. 
  • Serve right away while ice cold.

Notes

TIP:

It’s best to first let the blueberry simple syrup cool before adding it to the blender or while blending the hot liquid could make the blender lid burst off and make a huge mess. 
Author: Nancy@CouponClippingCook
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry Limeade

This recipe was originally posted on August 10, 2013.

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