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Glass of homemade blackberry lemonade with ice, lemon slice, and blackberries on a summer table

Blackberry Lemonade Recipe: Easy 4-Ingredient Summer Drink


  • Author: Kai
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This blackberry lemonade recipe takes me straight back to my nonna’s sun-drenched garden—refreshing, tart, and deeply satisfying. Made with just four fresh ingredients, it’s your go-to when the summer heat hits and all you want is something bright, simple, and outrageously good.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen if needed)
  • 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • Optional garnishes: Mint leaves, lemon slices, whole berries, or berry-filled ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 2 cups blackberries.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil and mash the berries with a spoon to release their juices. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Set aside the vibrant liquid.
  4. In a pitcher, mix the strained syrup with 1 cup lemon juice and 3 cups cold water. Stir well.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or serve immediately over ice. Stir before serving as natural separation occurs.

Notes

Top with sparkling water for a fizzy twist or swap in raspberries for a fruity variation. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Perfect for popsicles too!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 117
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: blackberry lemonade, summer drink, easy lemonade, berry lemonade, non-alcoholic drink