This delicious recipe for homemade blackberry lemonade is the perfect non alcoholic summer drink. You make a quick blackberry syrup using either regular blackberries or marionberries, then mix it with fresh lemon juice for a full pitcher of refreshing lemonade that's perfect for a party.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, there are blackberry bushes everywhere, and they're just starting to get ripe. Blackberries are one of my favorite summer fruits to bake with, and they make a wonderfully rich, fruity syrup for this lemonade.
If you are looking for more blackberry recipes you might like my Gluten Free Blackberry Cobbler or my Gluten Free Blackberry Oat Muffins recipes.
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- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ways to Serve This Lemonade
- Fun Ways to Use Leftover Lemonade
- Substitutions
- Storage
- Some tips for straining the blackberry syrup
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Made from real blackberries, not a mix
- Easy to double for a party or a crowd
- Naturally non alcoholic and family friendly
- The syrup can be made ahead and stored for later
Ways to Serve This Lemonade
- Rim the glasses with sugar for an extra festive touch
- Add fresh lemon slices, extra blackberries, or a few mint leaves as garnish
- For an adults only version, add a splash of bourbon, tequila, or rum to each glass
Fun Ways to Use Leftover Lemonade
If you have extra blackberry lemonade left over, pour it into popsicle molds for a simple frozen treat, or freeze it in ice cube trays and blend the cubes into a quick lemonade slushie.
Substitutions
- Frozen Blueberries - you can substitute frozen blueberries or use a mixture of both berries
- Frozen Raspberries - you can use frozen or fresh raspberries for this recipe
- Frozen Strawberries - you could also replace the blackberries with strawberries
- Lime Juice - you can replace the lemon juice with lime juice or use a mixture of both
Storage
You can store this drink in the pitcher or a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you know you aren't going to serve this recipe immediately you can mix everything together except for the ice. Add the ice right before serving to keep the drinks cold.
Some tips for straining the blackberry syrup
Once the blackberries, sugar and lemon zest have cooked down the mixture will need to be strained to remove seeds and pulp. I like to use a fine mesh strainer over a batter bowl.
I place the strainer over the bowl and then carefully pour the hot blackberry mixture into the strainer. Using a spoon or spatula I press gently to help separate the juice from the mixture.
After the mixture has been strained I place the warm syrup into the fridge for at least 30 minutes. After it is cooled I continue making my homemade blackberry lemonade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Marionberries are a type of blackberry that is longer in shape and usually a bit larger. Marionberries tend to be very juicy and sweet, so they are absolutely perfect for this recipe.
Yes. The blackberry syrup can be made up to a week ahead and stored in a sealed jar in the fridge, which makes this lemonade even quicker to put together later.
Yes. Add a splash of bourbon, tequila, or rum to each glass if you want an adults only version for a party.
Straining removes the blackberry seeds and pulp, giving you a smooth, drinkable syrup instead of a gritty one.
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Homemade Blackberry Lemonade
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This delicious homemade blackberry lemonade starts with a quick blackberry syrup made from fresh or frozen blackberries. Mixed with fresh lemon juice and water, it makes a full pitcher of refreshing summer lemonade that is perfect for a party.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Frozen Blackberries or Fresh Blackberries
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
- ½ cup Lemon Juice
- 5 cups Cold Water
Ice to serve
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat cook the frozen blackberries, sugar and lemon zest until the mixture is warm and bubbling. Be sure to stir the mixture so it doesn't stick to the pan.
Pour the blackberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds and pulp. Let the syrup cool.
In a pitcher add the cold water, lemon juice, blackberry syrup and ice. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately in tumblers with ice.
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- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
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Blackberry Lemonade Ingredients
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat cook the blackberries, sugar and lemon zest until the mixture is warm and bubbling. Be sure to stir the mixture so it doesn't stick to the pan.
Pour the blackberry syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds and pulp. Let the syrup cool.
In a pitcher add the cold water, lemon juice, blackberry syrup and ice. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately in tumblers with ice.
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