Blackberry Lemonade Recipe
This homemade blackberry lemonade recipe is made with tart lemons, fresh blackberries, and a little bit of sugar for a refreshing drink perfect for a hot summer day. This fruit lemonade uses simple ingredients for a drink the whole family will love!
Servings: 8
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup lemon juice roughly 6 to 8 lemons squeezed
- 6 ounces blackberries fresh or frozen
- 5 cups water divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- lemon wedges, mint sprigs, extra blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, sugar, and the blackberries. Lightly crush blackberries with a spoon. Place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Skim off any foam and discard.
- Transfer to a blender and process on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds. You can can also do this directly in the pot with an immersion blender. Strain the blackberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve or a piece of cheesecloth. Discard solids.
- In a large pitcher combine lemon juice and remaining water. Add the blackberry syrup and stir. Serve over ice.
Notes
- For a layered look, add the strained blackberry mixture to the bottom of each glass. Top with ice and pour over lemon water.
- Substitute blackberries for any fresh fruit like blueberries, chopped strawberries, or raspberries, or mix the berries together in any combination you want.
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