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Blackberry Lemonade Recipe

Delicious, refreshing blackberry lemonade with a hint of mint for a hot summer day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 78kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 fine meshed-strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 cup lemon juice (fresh is best, but bottled will work)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • ⅓ cup honey (or add more to taste)
  • ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • ice (as needed)

Instructions

  • Gather and measure all your ingredients.
    Blackberry Lemonade Recipe ingredients measured and collected on a wood cutting board.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the fresh blackberries until smooth.
    Blending fresh blackberries in a blender.
  • Strain the blackberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds, and collect the blackberry juice in a bowl. Discard or compost the blackberry pulp.
    Straining blended blackberries through a strainer into a small bowl.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the blackberry juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cold water. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
    Adding the blackberry juice to a large beverage jug.
  • Gradually add honey or maple syrup to sweeten the elixir, adjusting the amount according to your desired taste. Remember to taste as you go, as the sweetness levels of the blackberries may vary.
    Pouring honey into a large beverage just with water and lemon juice.
  • Tear the mint leaves and add them to the pitcher, gently crushing them with a wooden spoon to release their aromatic oils.
    Adding fresh mint leave to a large beverage jug of blackberry lemonade.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blackberry lemonade elixir over the ice. Garnish each glass with a few fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint.
    The finished Blackberry Lemonade in a large jug of ice and served in a glass.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg