Description
A refreshing and vibrant Blackberry Lemonade recipe that is perfect for a hot summer day. This homemade lemonade is bursting with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh blackberries and zesty lemon juice.
Ingredients
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For the Blackberry Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
For the Lemonade:
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
Instructions
- Make the Blackberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the sugar and blackberries. Bring to a gentle boil, smashing the berries to release their juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Strain the Syrup: Strain the blackberry syrup through a fine strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove seeds. Discard the seeds.
- Prepare the Lemonade: Stir in lemon juice and remaining 3 cups of water into the pitcher with the blackberry syrup.
- Serve: Chill the lemonade and serve over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the blackberry syrup.
- You can muddle mint leaves or add a splash of sparkling water for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
