Refreshing Blackberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information

(Per Serving – Approximate)

Calories:	145 g
Carbohydrates:	38 g
Sugars:	35 g
Protein:	1 g
Fiber:	1 g
Sodium:	4 mg

Bright, tart, and beautifully refreshing, this Blackberry Lemonade is a simple way to turn fresh blackberries and lemons into the perfect summer drink, with a fruit punch-style berry depth. Juicy blackberries add a naturally sweet-tart flavor and a deep purple hue, while freshly squeezed lemon juice brings plenty of citrusy brightness. A homemade simple syrup ties everything together, creating a balanced lemonade that is delicious over ice on a hot afternoon.

Instructions:

Add the blackberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water to a medium saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the blackberries begin to break down.
Remove from the heat and let the blackberry syrup cool for about 10 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing gently on the berries to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the seeds and pulp.
Stir the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water into the blackberry syrup.
Taste and adjust with additional water if the lemonade is too tart or sweet for your preference.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Serve over ice and garnish with fresh blackberries and lemon slices.

Cook’s Note:

For the brightest flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled lemon juice. If your blackberries are particularly tart, you can add a little more simple syrup to taste. For a smoother drink, strain the blackberry mixture twice to remove as many seeds as possible.

This recipe uses sugar to:

This recipe uses granulated sugar to create a simple blackberry syrup that balances the tartness of the fresh lemon juice and blackberries. Dissolving the sugar with the berries also helps distribute the sweetness evenly throughout the lemonade.

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