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Blackberry Lemonade

Delightful Blackberry Lemonade for Refreshing Summer Sips

Enjoy a refreshing Blackberry Lemonade, a perfect summer drink combining tart lemons and sweet blackberries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Steeping Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackberry Syrup
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1.5 cups Water For syrup
  • 1 cups Fresh Blackberries Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
For the Lemonade
  • 2 cups Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice About 12 lemons
  • 1 cups Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice About 8 limes
  • 4 cups Water To combine with juices
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Mint Optional, for garnish
  • Extra Blackberries For garnish
  • Lemon Slices For garnish

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • pitcher
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blackberry Lemonade
  1. Combine 1.5 cups granulated sugar and 1.5 cups water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add 1 cup blackberries and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Steep for 30 minutes, then strain.
  3. In another saucepan, boil 2 cups water and add 2 cups sugar until dissolved. Allow to cool.
  4. In a pitcher, mix cooled syrup with 2 cups lemon juice and 1 cup lime juice. Stir in 2 cups water.
  5. Fill glasses with ice. Add 3 tablespoons blackberry syrup to each, then pour lemonade mixture.
  6. Garnish with mint leaves, extra blackberries, and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This refreshing drink is perfect for summer gatherings and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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