Description
Enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade Blackberry Lemonade, a perfect summer drink bursting with fruity flavors. This easy recipe combines the sweetness of blackberries with the tartness of fresh lemon juice, creating a delightful beverage that will quench your thirst on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Blackberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Lemonade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice for serving
- Fresh mint and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Blackberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until berries break down and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, mash gently, and strain through a sieve.
- Mix Lemonade: In a pitcher, combine blackberry syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve: Pour over ice, garnish with mint or lemon slices, and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with more/less sugar.
- Substitute honey or maple syrup for natural sweetener.
- For a sparkling version, use sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg