Blackberry Lemonade
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This homemade blackberry lemonade is the perfect refreshing cold drink for a hot day. It’s a fun twist on lemonade using ripe summer blackberries that the whole family will love. It’s a visually pretty drink with deep purple hues that takes just 10 minutes to make, and can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
On a hot day, sometimes water just doesn’t cut it and I start craving something cold, bright, and refreshing. That’s when I make this blackberry lemonade. It’s lightly sweet, a little tart, and has that fun berry twist that makes it feel extra special.
It comes together with just four ingredients and takes less time to make than a trip to the store. The deep purple color is always a hit — especially with kids — and I love how easy it is to tweak the sweetness by adding more or less sugar, or swapping in honey.
If I know we’ll be sipping on it all week, I’ll double or even triple the blackberry mixture and keep it in the fridge so it’s ready to pour at a moment’s notice. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing summer drink that works for everything from lazy afternoons to backyard gatherings.
If you love the taste of blackberries, also try our blackberry lavender soda and blackberry mojito.
Variations to try
There are so many ways to have fun and put a spin on this blackberry lemonade recipe. Here are a few of our favorite ways to mix it up:
- Try adding herbs like thyme, lavender, or mint – add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme or culinary lavender for a lovely herbaceous twist. If using fresh mint, add the leaves to the pitcher at the final step.
- Use honey instead of sugar – if you prefer a natural sweetener, use an equal amount of honey in place of the sugar.
- Make it a cocktail – turn this mocktail into a blackberry lemonade cocktail by adding spirits like bourbon or vodka.
- Add some fizz with a splash of sparkling water to top things off.
- For a larger batch, double or triple the blackberry syrup and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Swap the berries and make a blueberry lemonade.
Blackberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water (divided)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the blackberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water to a small pot on high heat. Warm the water until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.1 cup blackberries, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pour the blackberry sugar water into a blender and blend on high.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the sieve to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Add ice to a pitcher then pour in the strained blackberry syrup, the remaining 3 cups of cold water, and the lemon juice. Serve the blackberry lemonade garnished with blackberries and lemon slices.½ cup fresh lemon juice
Nutrition
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