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    Home » Recipes » Drinks & Cocktails

    Blackberry Lemonade

    Published: Jun 10, 2016 · Last Modified: Aug 16, 2023 by Jessica · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Blackberry lemonade is the epitome of summer in a glass! The tartness of freshly squeezed lemons pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe blackberries, offering a well-balanced and insanely satisfying drink that's perfect to sip poolside!

    Homemade Blackberry Lemonade - Enjoy some 'me time' this Summer while flipping through your favorite magazine {Cooking Light is my choice!) and sip on this homemade blackberry lemonade!

    This homemade lemonade is so refreshing and perfect for sipping on a hot day! It’s the perfect mix of tart and sweet with the most gorgeous color. Adjust the amount of sweetness by adding more or less sugar and to adjust how strong the tart flavor comes through you can add more or less water. water if you prefer your lemonade weaker or stronger.

    Need more lemonade ideas? Try my homemade blueberry lemonade!

    Table of Contents

    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How to make homemade lemonade
    • Recipe Tips
    • More recipes you'll enjoy
    • 📋 Recipe
    • Blackberry Lemonade

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Refreshing: This blackberry lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day.
    • Easy to make: Homemade lemonade is so easy to make at home in just a few minutes!
    • For an adult beverage, spike with vodka!
    Homemade Blackberry Lemonade - Enjoy some 'me time' this Summer while flipping through your favorite magazine {Cooking Light is my choice!) and sip on this homemade blackberry lemonade!

    Ingredients

    Blackberry Syrup

    • Fresh blackberries
    • Granulated sugar

    Lemonade

    • Lemons: Use fresh Lemons please!
    • Water

    Simple Syrup

    • Granulated sugar
    • Water

    Substitutions & Variations

    • To make the lemonade even more visually appealing, freeze blackberries and lemon slices into ice cubes and add them to the pitcher.
    • Instead of blackberries, you can make this recipe with raspberries, strawberries or blueberries.

    How to make homemade lemonade

    1. Prepare blackberry syrup.
    2. Squeeze lemons and add to a large pitcher. Add water and blackberry syrup.
    3. Prepare simple syrup and add a little bit at a time to sweeten your blackberry lemonade.
    4. Serve over ice and enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    Experiment with the sweetness level to find your preferred balance of tart and sweet.

    Add a few fresh blackberries into each glass for a burst of color and a little surprise at the end.

    Add thin slices of lemon to each glass for an extra pop of citrus.

    For an elegant touch, garnish with sprigs of mint leaves that add a hint of freshness.

    Homemade Blackberry Lemonade - Enjoy some 'me time' this Summer while flipping through your favorite magazine {Cooking Light is my choice!) and sip on this homemade blackberry lemonade!

    More recipes you'll enjoy

    • Blueberry Lemonade
    • Fresh Strawberry Margaritas - Strawberry margaritas that use fresh strawberries for a fun, refreshing drink!
      Strawberry Margaritas
    • Blackberry danish braid on a baking sheet.
      Vanilla Glazed Blackberry Cheese Danish Braid

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    Please leave a ⭐️ review below and tag @sprinkle_some_sugar on Instagram!

    📋 Recipe

    Homemade Blackberry Lemonade - Enjoy some 'me time' this Summer while flipping through your favorite magazine {Cooking Light is my choice!) and sip on this homemade blackberry lemonade!

    Blackberry Lemonade

    Jessica
    Blackberry lemonade is the epitome of summer in a glass! The tartness of freshly squeezed lemons pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe blackberries, offering a well-balanced and insanely satisfying drink that's perfect to sip poolside!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 gallon (about)

    Ingredients
      

    Blackberry Syrup

    • 3 cups fresh blackberries
    • ½ cup granulated sugar

    Lemonade

    • 10 large lemons 2 cups of juice
    • 6 cups water

    Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    For the blackberry syrup

    • In a medium-size saucepan on medium-low heat, stir blackberries and sugar together and allow the berries to cook down and start releasing their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Once blackberries have released lots of liquid, mash them down and cook for another 5 minutes. Mash one last time and then strain syrup into a large measuring cup and set aside to cool down completely. You may speed up this process by placing it into the refrigerator.

    For the lemonade

    • Squeeze all lemons into a large measuring cup or bowl. You should wind up with about 2 cups of juice. Pour lemon juice and water into a large pitcher along with blackberry syrup and stir.

    For simple syrup

    • In a small saucepan, whisk sugar and water together on medium-low heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add the simple syrup to your blackberry lemonade until it is sweetened to your liking. Serve over ice with additional blackberries and lemon slices for garnish.

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! Leave a comment below & tag @sprinkle_some_sugar on instagram!
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