Refreshing summer drinks bring joy to warm afternoons. This blueberry lemonade mocktail adds a fun twist to classic lemonade.

This easy recipe combines fresh blueberries, tangy lemon juice, and sparkling water. It creates a beautiful purple drink that takes just 5 minutes to make.

The sweet-tart blend of flavors makes this drink perfect for parties, picnics, or lazy days by the pool. Kids love the bright color, while adults enjoy the sophisticated taste that rivals any fancy restaurant beverage.

Each glass has fresh fruit and natural ingredients, with no artificial colors or flavors. The recipe makes enough for four servings and can be doubled for larger groups.

Blueberry Lemonade Mocktail Recipe

This refreshing drink mixes sweet blueberries with tangy lemon for a perfect alcohol-free summer beverage.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
1/2 cup honey or simple syrup
4 cups cold water
Fresh mint leaves
Extra blueberries for garnish
Ice cubes
Optional: 1-2 drops blue food coloring for enhanced color

Instructions

Rinse the blueberries and add them to the blender.
Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Pour the blueberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into the pitcher.
Add fresh lemon juice and honey to the pitcher. Stir until the honey dissolves.

Then, pour in the cold water and mix well.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Add ice cubes to serving glasses.
Pour the mocktail into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra blueberries.

Notes

The mocktail keeps fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

For a slushie version, freeze the mixture in ice cube trays and blend before serving.

To make ahead, prepare the base without water and store it in the fridge. Add water when ready to serve.

Kids love this drink with a splash of sprite or sparkling water for extra fizz.

The natural blueberry color might fade over time. Add food coloring only if needed.

Tasting Notes

The blueberry lemonade mocktail hits the taste buds with bright citrus and sweet berry flavors. The fresh lemon juice adds a tangy zest that balances perfectly with the natural sweetness of ripe blueberries.

A hint of mint brings a cool, refreshing element that makes this drink extra crisp. The carbonated water creates tiny bubbles that dance on the tongue and give the mocktail a light, airy texture.

This drink has three distinct flavor layers:

First sip: Sharp citrus notes
Mid-palate: Sweet blueberry taste
Finish: Cool mint sensation

The purple-blue color makes it look like a sunset in a glass. Fresh blueberries float at the top, adding bursts of flavor with each sip.

The sweetness level is medium, making it enjoyable for both adults and kids. It’s not too tart or too sugary, striking a nice balance between the main ingredients.

When served ice-cold, the flavors become more pronounced. The drink stays refreshing to the last drop, with no bitter aftertaste.

Substitutes

You can swap out ingredients in this blueberry lemonade mocktail recipe to match what you have on hand or your taste preferences.

Replace fresh blueberries with frozen ones in equal amounts. Frozen berries work great and might make the drink even colder.

For the lemon juice, bottled lemon juice can work instead of fresh-squeezed. Use about 2-3 tablespoons of bottled juice to replace the juice of one lemon.

Alternative sweeteners:

Skip the blueberries and use other berries like:

Replace regular water with:

For extra flavor, add a few mint leaves or a splash of vanilla extract. These small changes can create new taste combinations while keeping the drink alcohol-free.

Blueberry Lemonade Mocktail Recipe