Old-Fashioned Blackberry Lemonade
There's no cooking necessary for this easy Blackberry Lemonade! Just let the berries sit in a mason jar with sugar and water, add lemon juice, and enjoy
the refreshing summer drink!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Blackberry Lemonade, Blackberry Recipes, Homemade Lemonade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Inactive Rest Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings
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cups
Calories 107 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 6 items
1 cup fresh blackberries (about 6 ounces)
½ cup – 1 cup of granulated sugar (see note below to adjust the sugar to suit your taste preferences)
Boiling water (about 2 ½ cups)
¾ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
Ice, for serving
Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
list of 2 items
1. Place the blackberries and the sugar in a quart jar. Fill the jar with boiling water; stir to dissolve the sugar. Let sit at room temperature until
cool (at least 4 hours or overnight).
2. To serve, mash the berries slightly with a wooden spoon or potato masher; strain the liquid from the jar. Stir together the strained liquid and the
lemon juice. Pour over ice; garnish with fresh mint leaves (if desired).
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Recipe Notes
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• I have tested this recipe using different amounts of sugar. My preference is a more tart lemonade, so I find that 1/2 cup of sugar is perfect. If you
prefer a sweeter lemonade, use 3/4 cup of sugar. My boys, who think that a sweet drink like Kool Aid is great, like the recipe best with 1 cup of sugar.
You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your family’s taste preferences. Don’t cut out too much sugar, though, because you need it to help macerate
the berries.
• The Blackberry Lemonade isn’t too tart. If you prefer a stronger, more tart lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice to 1 cup. Similarly, for
a sweeter (less tart) drink, cut the amount of lemon juice back to 1/2 cup.
• For a larger batch, use two mason jars or a big pitcher that can accommodate twice as many ingredients.
• Make Ahead: The blackberries need to sit in the sugar water for at least 4 hours, but you can leave them overnight if it’s more convenient. The sugar
macerates the berries, softening and breaking down the fruit and helping to release the juices.
• The blackberry lemonade will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
• You can obviously boil your water on the stovetop, but I find that it’s even easier to just heat the water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave
for 5-7 minutes on high (until I see it boil). Fewer dishes to wash in the end!
• I like to use
this citrus juicer
to easily squeeze all of the lemons with no effort in about 1-2 minutes. It’s so sturdy and strong! The handy tool is also great for
salad dressings,
marinades,
and
any other dishes
that call for fresh citrus juice. It’s so easy to throw in the dishwasher when I’m done, too!
Nutrition Facts
Old-Fashioned Blackberry Lemonade
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 107 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 47mg1%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 3mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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There's no cooking necessary for this easy Blackberry Lemonade! Just let the berries sit in a mason jar with sugar and water, add lemon juice, and enjoy
the refreshing summer drink!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Blackberry Lemonade, Blackberry Recipes, Homemade Lemonade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Inactive Rest Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings
undefined
cups
Calories 107 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 6 items
1 cup fresh blackberries (about 6 ounces)
½ cup – 1 cup of granulated sugar (see note below to adjust the sugar to suit your taste preferences)
Boiling water (about 2 ½ cups)
¾ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
Ice, for serving
Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves
list end
Instructions
list of 2 items
1. Place the blackberries and the sugar in a quart jar. Fill the jar with boiling water; stir to dissolve the sugar. Let sit at room temperature until
cool (at least 4 hours or overnight).
2. To serve, mash the berries slightly with a wooden spoon or potato masher; strain the liquid from the jar. Stir together the strained liquid and the
lemon juice. Pour over ice; garnish with fresh mint leaves (if desired).
list end
Recipe Notes
Write list…
• I have tested this recipe using different amounts of sugar. My preference is a more tart lemonade, so I find that 1/2 cup of sugar is perfect. If you
prefer a sweeter lemonade, use 3/4 cup of sugar. My boys, who think that a sweet drink like Kool Aid is great, like the recipe best with 1 cup of sugar.
You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your family’s taste preferences. Don’t cut out too much sugar, though, because you need it to help macerate
the berries.
• The Blackberry Lemonade isn’t too tart. If you prefer a stronger, more tart lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice to 1 cup. Similarly, for
a sweeter (less tart) drink, cut the amount of lemon juice back to 1/2 cup.
• For a larger batch, use two mason jars or a big pitcher that can accommodate twice as many ingredients.
• Make Ahead: The blackberries need to sit in the sugar water for at least 4 hours, but you can leave them overnight if it’s more convenient. The sugar
macerates the berries, softening and breaking down the fruit and helping to release the juices.
• The blackberry lemonade will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
• You can obviously boil your water on the stovetop, but I find that it’s even easier to just heat the water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave
for 5-7 minutes on high (until I see it boil). Fewer dishes to wash in the end!
• I like to use
this citrus juicer
to easily squeeze all of the lemons with no effort in about 1-2 minutes. It’s so sturdy and strong! The handy tool is also great for
salad dressings,
marinades,
and
any other dishes
that call for fresh citrus juice. It’s so easy to throw in the dishwasher when I’m done, too!
Nutrition Facts
Old-Fashioned Blackberry Lemonade
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 107 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 47mg1%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 3mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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