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Blue Lemonade is a fun and festive drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing and all you need is a few simple ingredients.
Being a mom of 8, I love making fun drinks to serve when my kids have friends over or we are hosting a summertime BBQ. This blue drink is perfect for baby showers, Fourth of July or for any occasion. Check out these 43 Fun 4th of July drinks.
It can easily serve in a punch bowl with slices of fresh lemons. If you love making signature drinks for your parties, try making Blueberry Lemonade Recipe and 3 Ingredient Pineapple Lemonade Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy To Make – This lemonade is quick and easy to make. Perfect for a last minute pool party.
- Simple Ingredients – This lemonade is made from scratch I try to always have the ingredients on hand.
- Light and Refreshing – Nothing is better than serving fresh squeezed lemonade to beat the summer heat.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Sprite – You can easily substitute the water with Sprite or any lemon-lime soda. It gives the lemonade amazing flavor and carbonation.
- Alcohol – If you are hosting an adult party, add in alcohol. Mix in vodka or tequila for a delicious cocktail.
- Honey – For a natural sweetener, use honey.
How to Make Blue Lemonade
Step 1 – In a small saucepan, combine the white sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Once dissolved, remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
Step 2 – In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the prepared simple syrup, and the remaining 5 cups of cold water. Stir well to ensure the sugar and lemon juice are fully incorporated.
Step 3 – Gradually add the blue food coloring to the pitcher, adjusting the amount to achieve the desired shade of blue. Stir until the color is evenly distributed throughout the lemonade.
Step 4 – Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Step 5 – When serving, pour the blue lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint.
Recipe Tips
- Dissolving the Sugar – Make sure the sugar is totally dissolved when you’re making the simple syrup so your lemonade doesn’t end up gritty.
- Adding the Syrup – Let the syrup cool completely before mixing it with the lemon juice to avoid watering down the lemonade.
Serving Suggestions
This blue lemonade is perfect to beat the heat or for baby shower. Serve the lemonade in fun glasses and straws for a festive drink.
For an eye pleasing drink, serve with slices of lemons for a crowd pleasing drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blue Lemonade taste like regular lemonade with a sweet and sour flavor.
We made this recipe with blue food coloring. But you can also mix in blueberries that have been pureed. Allow the lemonade to sit for about 2 hours at room temperature. You may need strain the lemonade before serving.
Store the lemonade in a glass pitcher and store in the refrigerator. Serve the lemonade within about 3-4 days.
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Blue Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon blue food coloring
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the white sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Once dissolved, remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the prepared simple syrup, and the remaining 5 cups of cold water. Stir well to ensure the sugar and lemon juice are fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the blue food coloring to the pitcher, adjusting the amount to achieve the desired shade of blue. Stir until the color is evenly distributed throughout the lemonade.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When serving, pour the blue lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint.
Simple and Easy