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Blackberry Lemonade

Fruity Blackberry Lemonade: Your Ultimate Refreshing Sip

This Blackberry Lemonade recipe combines tangy lemon and sweet blackberries into a refreshing drink perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackberry Syrup
  • 2.5 cups fresh blackberries Use ripe blackberries for the best flavor.
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar Can use honey or agave as alternatives.
  • ⅓ cup water Opt for filtered water for the best taste.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Optional, adds depth to the syrup.
For the Lemonade
  • 1.5 cups lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 7 cups water Combine with lemon juice for the lemonade base.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Large pitcher
  • fork or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2.5 cups of fresh blackberries, ⅓ cup of granulated sugar, and ⅓ cup of water. Heat over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, mashing the blackberries as they cook. Once thickened, strain through a fine mesh sieve and let cool completely.
  2. While the syrup cools, squeeze 1.5 cups of fresh lemons and combine the juice with 7 cups of filtered water in a large pitcher. Stir well.
  3. Once the syrup has cooled, pour in ¾ to 1 cup into the pitcher with the lemonade. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, pour the blackberry lemonade over, and garnish with fresh blackberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 25mg

Notes

Store any leftover lemonade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. For best results, keep syrup stored separately.

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