Enjoy every easy, sweet sip this summer with the refreshing flavors of our homemade Blackberry Lemonade recipe!
A fun berry twist on traditional lemonade, this easy Blackberry Lemonade features tangy lemon juice, a fresh, delicious blackberry sauce and a classic simple syrup. Everything about this blackberry lemonade is JUST right! So, bring out your biggest pitcher because sipping on this sweet-tart berry blend seriously quenches your thirst on sweltering summer days!
Three Simple Steps to Luscious Lemonade!
I LOVE this berry lemonade recipe! One-two-three simple steps to fun, fabulous homemade flavor – you’ll never use powdered lemonade mix again! Step One is squeezing your lemons for the freshest juice possible. Step Two is making a spectacular blackberry sauce with water, sugar & berries. Step Three is to make a simple syrup from water & sugar, as it dissolves more smoothly than granulated sugar. Mix, ice, and serve!
Other Blackberry Lemonade Combo Recipes!
- Use this blackberry lemonade to make a big batch of Tequila Blackberry Hard Lemonade for your next summer event!
- Spiked Blackberry Lemonade Punch is a party-ready combination of your favorite summer flavors!
Ingredients
Lemonade: You need about 3-4 fresh lemons for this recipe – that’s it!
Blackberry Sauce: Fresh blackberries (or frozen) mixed with granulated sugar and water make a thick syrup that’s full of berry flavor!
Simple Syrup: Granulated sugar and water
Garnish: A garnish is always optional, but a twist of lemon or a sprig of basil makes a nice, colorful addition to your glasses!
How to Make Blackberry Lemonade
STEP ONE: Start by rolling the lemons on the counter to loosen up the fibers (AKA make them easier to squeeze). Then cut in half and squeeze the juice into a large mixing bowl.
STEP TWO: Into a medium saucepan, add water, sugar, and blackberries. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Place a mesh strainer over a medium bowl and pour the blackberry syrup through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press down on the blackberries to release any extra juice. Pour the blackberry syrup into the lemon juice.
STEP THREE: Add water and sugar to a medium pot. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add this simple syrup to the blackberry/lemon mixture.
STEP FOUR: Add 3 cups of ice to a 2.5-quart pitcher. Pour in the blackberry lemonade and 2 cups of COLD water. Give it a quick stir, then serve. Absolutely DELICIOUS!
Tips for Success
- You can adjust the sweetness of this drink by adjusting the amount of simple syrup to your liking.
- Bottled lemon juice works fine, but there is nothing quite as spectacular as fresh-squeezed lemonade!
- Use 2 ounces of blackberries and 4 ounces of raspberries in the sauce to make Razzleberry Lemonade!
- Add a splash of vodka, rum, tequila, or whiskey for a lightly spiked drink.
- One lemon will yield about ¼ cup of juice.
- Pour the blackberry lemonade into popsicle molds and freeze for the kids to enjoy on a hot day.
What’s the Easiest Way to Juice a Lemon?
There is more to know about juicing lemons than just squeezing! Room-temperature lemons yield far more juice than cold lemons, so leave them on the counter or warm them in a bowl of hot water for a couple of minutes, or microwave them for 10-20 seconds each. Also, you should hand-roll them on your countertop to break up the membranes inside the lemon. Finally, rather than nick a hole in the top of the lemon, slice it open down the side. Now, squeeze the fresh juice into a bowl or pitcher and gently remove the seeds with a spoon.
How Long Will Homemade Berry Lemonade Last?
The acid in lemons is an effective preservative. So, stored in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator, homemade lemonade should last a full week or more – but trust me – it will be long gone before the week is up!
Other Fantastic, Fruity Lemonade Drink Recipes
- Pineapple Lemonade
- Moscato Pink Lemonade
- Frozen Peach Lemonade
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade
- Mint Julep Lemonade
- Spiked Hibiscus Lemonade
*This post originally posted on 04/02/2015.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 2 cups cold water
- 3 cups ice
Blackberry Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 ounces blackberries
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemons. Transfer the lemon juice to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Add 1 cup of water, 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar, and the blackberries to a medium saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Place a strainer over a medium mixing bowl. Pour the blackberry mixture into the strainer. Just the back of a spoon to press out any additional liquid. Pour the syrup into the lemon juice.
- Add 1 cup of water and ¾ cup of sugar to a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into the blackberry/lemon mixture.
- Add 3 cups of ice to a 2.5-quart pitcher. Pour in the blackberry/lemon mixture along with 2 cups of cold water. Stir everything together. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Katelynn says
Do you do both the simple syrup and blackberry sauce or only one? I love this idea, just might fail at it
Aubrey Cota says
Both! just follow the recipe and you’ll do great.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Looks ridiculously delicious! Do you think that the warm weather would come north if I were make a pitcher? Please say yes.
Nancy P says
Thanks Kirsten!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Wow – that looks so refreshing. Love the combination of blackberries & lemons. Pinned!
Nancy P says
So refreshing! Thanks Claire!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love fruity lemonade and the addition of the blackberries is perfect! Refreshing and great for spring!
Nancy says
Thanks Ashley!