Blueberry Lemonade Concentrate

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Chalk it up to apartment living or 10+ years of experience, but I’m pretty picky about what tools make it into my kitchen. I have 3 basic criteria that every kitchen tool must meet:

1. The tool must serve a purpose, but not be so specific that it ends up being a one hit wonder I use every 6 months.
2. It needs to make my time in the kitchen easier or more efficient. 
3. It must be a quality product that will last for a very long time. 

The Ergo Spout checks every box on my list! I’m super excited to partner with Ergo Spout and bring you a recipe for blueberry lemonade concentrate!

Why Ergo Spout?

I like to store the blueberry lemonade concentrate in mason jars, but if you’ve ever used a mason jar to store any kind of liquid, then you know it can be a pain to pour. Kate & Bryce of Culinesco developed the Ergo Spout to solve that problem. It’s a mason jar lid with an ergonomic handle and spout. It’s such a great idea, you’ll wonder how you’ve made it this long without one!

Here’s why I love the Ergo Spout (use code CPC10 for 10% off):

• Its long handle is comfortable and easy to grip. I don’t have to worry about spills or shattered mason jars.
• The spout and gasket combine for an easy leak-proof pouring experience. You won’t have any sticky concentrate running down the sides of the jar. 
• Ergo Spout has a flip-top lid. While it doesn’t provide a completely airtight seal, it will keep your concentrates safe in the fridge for a few weeks. This means you don’t have to remake the concentrate every time you want to enjoy a drink!
• It’s a sturdy lid that’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe. I have no doubt that it will last for quite a long time!

Need more reasons? Check out Culinesco’s post on 11 reasons why Ergo Spout is the best mason jar accessory. Now onto the blueberry lemonade. 

Lemonade vs Lemon Concentrate

Lemonade is lemon juice, sugar, and water. The flavor is ultimately determined by the amount of water used; more water for a lighter lemon flavor, and less water for a more intense flavor. 

Lemon concentrate is simple syrup. Traditionally, simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water. With lemon (or any fruit flavor), we replace the water with fruit juice. So a lemon concentrate is more intense in flavor, and requires you to mix it into water before enjoying it as a lemonade drink. 

Why make a concentrate when I can just make lemonade?

Great question! There are two reasons why a concentrate is more beneficial:

A concentrate is more versatile

In this case, I’m adding water and creating a refreshing beverage, but a fruit concentrate can be used in a number of other recipes:

• Use it as a syrup on your favorite waffles or pancakes.
• Add it to your favorite cocktail. 
• Pour it over cake to moisten the layers.
• Blend with ice for instant Italian ice. 

You have more control over the flavor

When you make a lemonade concentrate, you control how much or how little you use to make a drink. If you want less lemon or blueberry, then you just add less syrup. 

I actually like to separate my lemon syrup from the blueberry. That way if I don’t feel like having one of the flavors in my drink, it’s easy to leave out.   

A concentrate also comes in handy for parties and potlucks. You don’t have to worry about appeasing all possible taste buds. Just bring the concentrate ready to serve in a mason jar topped with Ergo Spout, and let your friends and family decide how they like their lemonade. 

My lemon blueberry concentrate is bright, fruity, and delicious! Ergo Spout makes it easy to enjoy this refreshing drink all summer long! Give this recipe a try and let me know how to like it in the comments. 

Looking for recipes to make alongside blueberry lemonade? Check out these posts:

• Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Chili Oil & Fresh Ricotta
• Squash Blossoms with Herbed Ricotta
• Guacamole
• Grilled Cheese with 5 Cheeses, Pesto & Tomato
• Asparagus & Lemon Ricotta Pizza
• Rigatoni with Leeks & Bacon
• Chipotle Braised Chicken Enchiladas
• Kale & Golden Raisin Calzones

Blueberry Lemonade

Niki Cutchall

Fruity and refreshing blueberry lemonade made from a blueberry and a lemon simple syrup.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 12 glasses

Ingredients

  

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For the lemon syrup:

• 2 cups fresh lemon juice about 12 lemons
• 1 ⅔ cup granulated sugar

For the blueberry syrup:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ⅛ tsp coriander optional *See note

To make blueberry lemonade:

• 1 oz lemon syrup
• ½ oz blueberry syrup
• 12 oz water
• Ice

Instructions

 

For the lemon syrup:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. 
• Strain into a mason jar. Top with Ergo Spout and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. 

For the blueberry syrup:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the water, blueberries, sugar, and coriander (optional). Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. *See note
• Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
• Allow blueberries to soak in syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours (*see note). You can also strain immediately into a mason jar. Top with Ergo Spout and store strained syrup in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

To make blueberry lemonade

• Fill a 12 oz glass part way with ice. Fill with water to ½ inch below the rim.
• Add in 1 oz lemon syrup and ½ oz blueberry syrup. Stir to combine. Taste and add more syrup if needed.

Notes

For the blueberry syrup:

• Coriander has floral and citrus notes. You can’t taste it among the blueberry; however, it serves to enhance and brighten the flavor of the blueberries.
• If you want the syrup to be thicker for pancakes or a dessert, cook for an additional 10-20 minutes until reaching desired thickness.
• Leaving the blueberries to soak in the syrup for up to 24 hours will infuse more blueberry flavor into the syrup. Don’t leave them in the syrup for longer than 24 hours, or they will decrease how long the syrup will keep fresh in the fridge.

Keyword blueberry concentrate, blueberry lemonade, blueberry simple syrup, ergo spout, lemon simple syrup, lemonade concentrate, mason jar drinks

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