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Blackberry Lemonade

Homemade Blackberry Lemonade for Refreshing Summer Sips

This refreshing Blackberry Lemonade merges zesty lemons and sweet blackberries for a perfect summer drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackberry Syrup
  • 1 cup blackberries Substitute with raspberries if needed.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 cup water Use sparkling water for extra fizz.
For the Lemonade
  • 1 cup lemon juice Must be freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional for enhanced flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • Measuring Cups
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blackberry Lemonade
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh blackberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water over medium-high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, mashing the blackberries with a fork until it thickens. Remove from heat, strain to discard solids, and let it cool. Stir in vanilla extract if desired.
  2. While the syrup cools, squeeze about 6 fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Mix the lemon juice with 4 cups of cold water in a large pitcher, and adjust water for preferred tartness.
  3. Once the blackberry syrup has cooled, pour it into the pitcher with the lemonade base. Stir thoroughly to combine and adjust sweetness with additional syrup if necessary.
  4. Fill tall glasses with ice and pour the blackberry lemonade over, garnishing with fresh mint or lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness to your preference. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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