Homemade Blackberry Lemonade

Homemade Blackberry Lemonade

by Miriam Hernandez 1 year ago
4.6 (5)
2 minutes
200 kcal
52.5 g carbs
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Description

This homemade lemonade is easy to make and gets a flavor boost from blackberries. The end result is light and refreshing which is perfect for those hot summer days.

Ingredients
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 4 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ice cubes
Directions
  1. 1. Heat 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  2. 2. Place blackberries and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Combine simple syrup, blended blackberries, remaining 4 cups of water, and lemon juice. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a pitcher and pour lemonade into the pitcher. Discard solids. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 200 kcal
carbohydrates: 52.5 g
protein: 0.7 g
sodium: 15.5 mg
fiber: 2 g
sugar: 46.8 g