Description
Cool off with this vibrant Blackberry Lemonade Summer Drink! Fresh blackberries and tangy lemon juice come together for a refreshingly sweet, nonalcoholic beverage perfect for sunny days, picnics, and backyard barbecues. Easy to make, beautifully colorful, and naturally crowd-pleasing!
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
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¼ cup water
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
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¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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3 cups cold water
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1 cup ice cubes (plus extra for serving)
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Lemon slices, for garnish
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Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the Blackberry Puree:
Place the blackberries and ¼ cup of water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract the juice and discard the seeds. -
Mix the Lemonade:
In a large pitcher, stir together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the strained blackberry puree and mix well. -
Add Water and Ice:
Pour the 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher and stir to combine. Add 1 cup of ice cubes directly into the pitcher or to each serving glass. -
Serve and Garnish:
Pour the blackberry lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh blackberries, and a sprig of mint if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Make Ahead: You can prepare the blackberry lemonade up to 1 day in advance. Keep it refrigerated and add ice just before serving.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste before serving; add more sugar or lemon juice depending on your sweetness/tartness preference.
Make It Sparkling: Substitute some of the cold water with club soda or sparkling water for a fizzy version.
Frozen Blackberries: If using frozen blackberries, thaw them first for easier blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: blackberry lemonade, summer drink, nonalcoholic drink, fresh fruit beverage, homemade lemonade