Savor the delicious blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice and juicy blackberries, in this wonderfully refreshing Blackberry Lemonade.
Perfect for serving on a hot summer's day or anytime you're wanting something tasty!
Fruity lemonade
This Blackberry Lemonade is a true delight, offering a perfect balance between tartness and sweetness. The natural acidity of the lemons is paired with the juicy blackberries, resulting in amazing flavors.
The zesty lemon notes provide a crisp and bright undertone, while the ripe blackberries add a hint of mellow sweetness, creating a truly tantalizing taste experience.
Whether enjoyed on a sweltering summer day or as a delightful accompaniment to a leisurely brunch, this Blackberry Lemonade is pure refreshment.
Back when my children were young, we would occasionally indulge in a special treat during our outings—a glass of specialty lemonade. It became a delicious tradition, and when I began recreating these flavorful concoctions at home, my kids couldn't have been more thrilled.
Some of our favorites include homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemon juice blackberry lemonade, and a delicious raspberry lemonade. Another fun version is this sparkling limeade!
Key ingredients
Ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Lemons - Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. The bottled stuff just isn't the same!
- Blackberries - You can use fresh or frozen berries
- Sugar - Sugar is needed to sweeten the lemonade. You can adjust the amount of sugar making the lemonade a bit sweeter or add a bit less to make it more tart.
- Water - We don't usually count water as an ingredient, but it is here! Use regular tap water or filtered water. It's also fun to mix things up and use sparkling water!
Step-by-step directions
How to make it
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Place sugar, berries, and two cups of water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the berries have softened and the water has changed color to a deep reddish color.
- Strain the berries using a fine mesh sieve. Don't mash down the berries in the sieve. This will add pulp to the juice and make your lemonade cloudy. You should have about 2 cups of liquid.
- Pour berry juice into a pitcher and add 2 cups of ice to cool it down
- Squeeze lemons and add lemon juice to the cooled berry juice
- Add 4 cups of cold water. Stir, taste, and then pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!
Recipe tips
- If you prefer a tart lemonade, reduce the sugar by ¼ of a cup
- If not serving right away, don't add additional ice until serving time. The ice will dilute the lemonade.
- Store unused lemonade in the refrigerator for 5-7 days
Frequently asked questions
Blackberry lemonade should last for 5-7 days when stored in the refrigerator.
Yes, frozen blackberries can be used to make this lemonade. Don't thaw the berries first, just add them to the saucepan along with the sugar and simmer.
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Blackberry Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 cups water
- additional ice to serve
Instructions
- Place sugar, berries, and two cups of water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the berries have softened and the water has changed color to a deep reddish color.2 cups blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups water
- Strain the berries using a fine mesh sieve. Don't mash down the berries in the sieve. This will add pulp to the juice and make your lemonade cloudy. You should have about 2 cups of liquid.
- Pour berry juice into a pitcher and add 2 cups of ice to cool it down2 cups ice
- Squeeze lemons and add lemon juice to the cooled berry juice1 cup lemon juice
- Add 4 cups of cold water. Stir, taste, and then pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!4 cups water
Notes
- If you prefer a tart lemonade, reduce the sugar by ¼ of a cup
- If not serving right away, don't add additional ice until serving time. The ice will dilute the lemonade.
- Store unused lemonade in the refrigerator for 5-7 days
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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