Blackberry Lemonade
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.
Blackberry Lemonade
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.
Do you do both the simple syrup and blackberry sauce or only one? I love this idea, just might fail at it
Both! just follow the recipe and you’ll do great.
Looks ridiculously delicious! Do you think that the warm weather would come north if I were make a pitcher? Please say yes.
Thanks Kirsten!
Wow – that looks so refreshing. Love the combination of blackberries & lemons. Pinned!
So refreshing! Thanks Claire!
I love fruity lemonade and the addition of the blackberries is perfect! Refreshing and great for spring!
Thanks Ashley!