Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade Blackberry Lemonade, the ultimate summer drink that captures the essence of sunny days. This delightful beverage blends sweet blackberries with zesty lemon juice, creating a vibrant and thirst-quenching experience. Ideal for picnics, backyard barbecues, or simply unwinding on a warm afternoon, this easy-to-make drink will quickly become a family favorite. With just four simple ingredients and a few straightforward steps, you can whip up a pitcher of this luscious lemonade in no time. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the sweetness or adding sparkling water for an effervescent twist. Don’t miss out on this perfect summer refreshment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, sugar, and blackberries.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, mashing the berries with a fork to release their juices.
- Once the sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes), remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
- Stir in lemon juice and add remaining 3 cups of water.
- Chill in the refrigerator until cold, then serve over ice garnished with lemon slices and whole blackberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg