Red White and Blue Lemonade Recipe That Tastes Bright and Refreshing
Refreshing red white and blue lemonade made with strawberries, blueberries, fresh lemons, and sugar for a colorful summer drink.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberry halves
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 1/4 cups white sugar
6 lemons or more as needed
5 cups water
Instructions
1. Combine strawberries, blueberries, and half the sugar in a bowl
2. Lightly mash berries until blueberries burst open
3. Add lemon zest into the berry mixture
4. Stir in remaining sugar thoroughly
5. Let mixture rest for several hours
6. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan
7. Add berry mixture and steep for 5 minutes
8. Strain mixture into a bowl and cool completely
9. Juice lemons into the bowl and stir well
10. Transfer lemonade into a pitcher and chill before serving
Notes
Use organic lemons for the freshest zest flavor
Adjust sweetness after chilling if needed
Serve over ice with fresh berries and lemon slices