Summer's not really happening here, but I can still drink like it is! I'm going to share my recipe for Blueberry Lemonade. I didn't get any pictures, because it tasted too great and we drank it all right away.
1/2 - 3/4 cup Blueberries (Fresh or Frozen)
4-5 Lemons, depending on size
Sugar
Splenda
Blueberry Vodka (I had Smirnoff, but use your favorite. Naturally flavored is best.)
Ice
Water
Juice the lemons, and add this to your pitcher. (I love this one.) Puree your berries or crush them up, and add them too. I usually add 1-2 of the squeezed lemon rinds just to add more lemony goodness. Cover this mixture with blueberry vodka and let it sit.
It should turn pinkish-purple from the berries. Add sweetner to your taste. Depending on which vodka you use, you might not need to add as much sugar. Some flavored vodkas have sugar added and some do not. I like to do half and half with Splenda and sugar because I like it really sweet without lots of calories. Add some, taste it add some more. You can even leave it out and add it by the glass later. Fill the rest of the pitcher with as much water and ice as it will hold (or maybe not depending on its size. Remember mine is 1 1/2 quarts or 1.6 L), and refrigerate. The lemonade will get more purple and taste more like berries the next day!
Blackberries are next, because obviously Marionberry season is on and Stoli makes a lovely blackberry vodka.
Warning: You can barely taste the alcohol in this. Seriously.
Addendum: Making this for kids? Try a little Torani Blueberry Syrup instead of Vodka.
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