Quench your summer thirst with Blackberry Lemonade! This refreshing drink is made with muddled raspberries and fresh lemons, sugar free!
Our 3 ingredient Blackberry Lemonade recipe is very easy to make, and it tastes better than any store-bought variety. We make it from scratch using beautifully plump blackberries and freshly squeezed lemons. The blackberries add a stunning pink hue, which tastes just as yummy as it looks. Like our popular Mint Lemonade, we use agave nectar to sweeten it, rather than loads of processed sugar. No one knows the difference.
This kid-approved recipe tastes great with Smash Burgers and Mexican Street Corn on the grill, Old Fashioned Potato Salad, and even some Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream. It's summer in a glass.
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Ingredients
- LEMONS: fresh lemons (at room temperature)
- BLACKBERRIES: fresh blackberries
- AGAVE SYRUP: we like agave nectar as a natural sweetener, but you can use honey, sugar, or artificial sweetener as well
- WATER: cold, filtered water works best
- ICE CUBES: ice cold lemonade always tastes best
Instructions
- Prepare lemons for juicing: Roll room temperature lemons on cutting board to prepare them for juicing
- Juice lemons: Cut lemons in half and juice, using a citrus juicer or a fork (I place a mesh strainer over a liquid measuring cup to catch all of the unwanted seeds). This should yield about ¾ to 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Mix lemonade: In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, agave nectar, and cold water to taste (adjust portions to your liking).
- Prepare blackberries: Rinse fresh blackberries. Set aside a handful to be used for garnish.
- Muddle blackberries: Place remaining blackberries in fine mesh strainer over lemonade mixture. Using fork, muddle blackberries, pressing juice out and catching seeds in strainer.
- Refrigerate: Add ice cubes and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Serve: Serve with whole blackberries as garnish
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🍋Top tip
Use room temperature lemons for easier juicing. Roll them on a cutting board first to prepare them for juicing. The juice will come out easier and you will get better tasting lemonade.
Variations
- swap the berries: this recipe works just as well with fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, or a combination
- spike it: add a splash of vodka, gin, or rum
- make it sparkle: substitute some of water with sparkling water or club soda
- garnish it: with fresh berries (as shown), a lemon wedge, or edible flowers
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
FAQ
While we recommend fresh berries, you can use frozen blackberries. Just make sure to thaw them before muddling to achieve the best consistency and flavor.
Absolutely! You can use honey, stevia, granulated sugar, or any preferred sweetener. Adjust the quantity to taste, as different sweeteners have varying levels of sweetness.
Certainly! You can add a splash of vodka, gin, or rum to create a delicious blackberry lemonade cocktail.
Yes, you can prepare the blackberry lemonade a day or two in advance. Just keep it refrigerated and stir well before serving. Adding ice cubes just before serving helps keep it chilled.
Homemade blackberry lemonade can last up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container.
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Blackberry Lemonade recipe
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 6 Lemons (room temperature)
- ½ to ¾ cup agave nectar (to taste)
- 6 Cups of cold water
- 6 oz. fresh black berries
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Roll room temperature lemons on cutting board to prepare them for juicing
- Cut lemons in half and juice, using a citrus juicer or a fork (I place a mesh strainer over a liquid measuring cup to catch all of the unwanted seeds). This should yield about ¾ to 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, agave nectar, and cold water to taste (adjust portions to your liking).
- Rinse fresh blackberries. Set aside a handful to be used for garnish.
- Place remaining blackberries in fine mesh strainer over lemonade mixture. Using fork, muddle blackberries, pressing juice out and catching seeds in strainer.
- Add ice cubes and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Serve with whole blackberries as garnish
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Beverage
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 14.9 g
- Sodium: 11.2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.7 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Jackie says
This is the best lemonade ever! We buy fresh black berries at the farmers' market and muddle them into the lemonade mixture. Even the kids love it.
keith says
Simply amazing, tastes so fresh and didn't think to use agave syrup. This would be great adding a little tequila.