Blackberry Lemonade is refreshing, sweet, and easy to make with just 4 ingredients. This delicious drink is perfect for a quick, satisfying treat!
The Best Blackberry Lemonade
My boys are famous in our neighborhood for their lemonade stands! They started with regular lemonade and muddy buddies, and after trying the KFC blackberry lemonade, they asked me to create a recipe just as good for their stand. Now, it’s their (and my) summer obsession!
This Blackberry Lemonade is tart, sweet, and easy to make. It’s the perfect summer treat—simple enough for my little ones to make by heart. Keep this recipe handy for those hot days when you need a refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- Lemons: What makes your lemonade stand out is using fresh lemon juice instead of bottled. You’ll need about 6-7 lemons to get a cup of juice.
- Sugar: Balances the tartness of the lemon juice with sweetness. Adjust to your taste.
- Blackberries: Fresh, in-season blackberries are ideal, but frozen blackberries will work. Let them thaw slightly for easier blending.
- Salt: The tiniest pinch helps balance flavors and brings out the sweetness.
- Cold Water: Adds to the lemon and sugar mix to reach your desired strength. Add gradually and taste as you go to adjust for sweetness or tartness.
How To Make Blackberry Lemonade
- Blend Ingredients: Combine lemon juice, sugar, blackberries, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the blended mix through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to get all the juice. Use a spoon or spatula to help get everything out.
- Add Cold Water: Slowly mix in cold water, tasting as you go to adjust the strength.
- Serve: Pour over ice and serve with fresh mint if desired.
Quick Tip
Want to switch things up? For a different twist, try these delicious lemonades: peach, blueberry, or raspberry.
Tips For Success
- Picking Lemons & Blackberries: Choose heavy, slightly soft lemons and dark purple or black, firm blackberries.
- Adjust the Sweetness: Taste the blend before adding water. Add more sugar if it’s not sweet enough, or more water if it’s too sweet.
- Tools: If you make lemonade often, a good juicer is helpful. Strain out seeds but keep the pulp if you like it.
Storage
Store blackberry lemonade in a pitcher or bottle (in the fridge) without ice for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to serve, pour it over ice and enjoy!
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- Sparkling Pomegranate Juice perfect for entertaining
- Easy and delicious Strawberry Piña Colada
- Easy Pina Colada Recipe kid-friendly
- Sherbet Punch only 3-ingredients
Blackberry Lemonade
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Blender
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 juicy lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 ounces blackberries fresh or frozen, packed 1-1/2 cups
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 6 cups cold water preferably filtered
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Juice lemons to get 1 cup juice. Combine juice with the first 4 ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
- Place a fine mesh sieve over a wide-mouth pitcher or wide bowl with a spout. Pour blended mixture through, pressing to extract all you can through. I like to chill this mixture for an hour if time permits.
- Pour strained blackberry mixture into a pitcher, then gradually add cold water until lemonade is to your liking. I start with 4 cups and taste, then adjust from there. I like it best with about 5 cups depending on sweetness of berries. Keep in mind, ice will water it down as well. Pour over ice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi! Love your recipes! Just wondering how to adjust this one for high altitude? We live over 6000 feet high!
I’ve tried many recipes with blueberry and lemon…but never lemon and blackberry!! Looks pretty and delicious 🙂