Blackberry Lemonade
This Blackberry Lemonade is a refreshing twist on a classic summer drink, blending sweet blackberries with bright, tangy lemon juice. Served over ice, it’s crisp, vibrant, and perfect for cooling down on a warm day.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 282kcal
Ingredients
Blackberry Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1½ cup blackberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup sugar
Blackberry Lemonade
- 2 cups lemon juice from about 8-10 lemons
- 5 cups water
- 1 ½ cups blackberry syrup
- ½ cup blackberries for garnish
- 1 lemon sliced for garnish
Instructions
Blackberry Syrup
- Wash the fruit. In a medium saucepan, bring water and fruit to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.1½ cup blackberries, 5 cups water
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer * to strain the hot liquid into a bowl or jar. Discard solids.
- Add sugar and stir into the blackberry mixture until sugar dissolves.1 cup sugar
- Let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Blackberry Lemonade
- Strain freshly-squeezed lemon juice into a large bowl or pitcher.2 cups lemon juice from about 8-10 lemons
- Stir in water and 1 cup of blackberry simple syrup. Add more to taste, if desired.1 ½ cups blackberry syrup, 2 cups water
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy within 1 week.
- To serve, pour into a glass filled with ice. Garnish each glass (or the pitcher) with fresh blackberries and lemon slices.½ cup blackberries, 1 lemon sliced
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg
