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Hot Pink Lemonade

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"Refreshing, fun recipe for blueberry lemonade! Tart and sweet with a boost of antioxidants from the blueberries. The finished drink is hot pink, almost purple." — Candice S.

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Original recipe makes 3 quarts Change Servings

1 cup water
2 cups white sugar
2 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice

7 cups cool water
2 cups ice
3/4 cup blueberries

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Directions

Boil one cup of water with the sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the liquid becomes clear. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Pour 7 cups of cool water and ice into a serving pitcher. Add the lemon syrup and blueberries; stir until you get a 'hot pink' color.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 24, 2007

Pretty easy and very delicious. I used lemon juice from concentrate and only used 2 cups of the lemon juice. I also used frozen rather than fresh blueberries! Hits the spot on a hot day.

—Heather

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 14, 2007

I had a lot of blueberries, so I tried this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly and it was 'ok'. If I were to make it again, I would puree the blueberries and strain them into the lemonade. It's also a bit sweet.

—John C.

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Jul 02, 2008

I have made this so many times, I have lost count. My daughter (2 and very picky) loves it. I cut the sugar in half because the blueberries are sweet enough on their own, also I put a few cups of the lemonade in the blender with frozen blueberries, puree it and strain it, gets rid of all the seeds and skin fragments. But it is seriously, sooooo good.

—CoraJeske

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Oct 27, 2009

I was looking for a truly HOT pink lemonade, and this is it! I put the blueberries in a saucepan with a little water and heated them up for a few minutes to get them to release their juices. Then I strained that mixture over my pitcher to avoid the seed problem. Worked like a charm. My daughter loved this. It was sweet (but not too sweet) and refreshing.

—CornflakeGirl

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Jun 26, 2011

This was a fun, flavorful and colorful twist on traditional lemonade. I used a mix of frozen blueberries and strawberries only because I had already packaged them that way for Hubs' smoothies, but I have to admit I did like that combination. I simmered them for about 5 minutes in the 1 c. water but didn't add the sugar for the syrup because I was going to use Splenda (I find I don't like its taste once it's heated). I strained everything into my pitcher - the blueberry/strawberry mixture as well as the lemon juice. After adding the water and the Splenda I was pleased to find it a vivid hot pink! I like this. It's different. It's a little too tart but as the ice melts that won't be an issue - if you can wait that long. Interesting, I gave some to Hubs who was working out in the yard. His remark was, "It's good! I don't know what it is, but it's good!"

—naples34102

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Jul 11, 2007

This was delicious! I like the blueberries whole myself, my family wanted them strained, so I just used a pitcher with a slotted spout! Great variation on an old favorite ! ENJOY!

—Michelelen

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May 17, 2010

This is awesome! First, I couldn't get it to turn hot pink, but after I left it over night with the blueberries, it came out very much hot pink! I made it for a party and everyone loved it!

—crunchy

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Apr 23, 2010

AWESOME! I subbed splenda for the regular sugar (same amount) and used frozen blueberries that I boiled with the water/sugar mixture. As this boiled, I crushed the blueberries. I strained that mixture to get all the skin/seeds out and proceeded with the recipe. Also, I didn't have quite enough fresh lemon juice, so I had to make up for it with bottled. This is so tasty and refreshing and I absolutely LOVE the tartness to sweetness ratio! I know I will be making this often! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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Nutrition

Calories
291 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
77.2 g
25%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
0.5 g
< 1%

Sodium
13 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hot Pink Lemonade

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 291
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 13mg < 1 %
Potassium 133mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 77.2g 25 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 0.5g < 1 %
Sugars 70.6g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 73 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 1 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.