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Blackberry Lemonade
Even though this Blackberry Lemonade looks somewhat fancy, it is a simple and delicious drink that you'll want to make any time of the year.
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Keyword Blackberry Lemonade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 128kcal
Author Lauren
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup loosely packed mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
- ice
- springs of mint for garnish {optional}
Pour water and sugar into a small saucepan. Bring to boil to melt all the sugar, then remove from heat. Set aside to cool. This is simple syrup.
Place berries and mint into the bottom of pitcher. Mash with a wooden spoon {or potato masher} to macerate.
Pour in lemon juice, water and cooled simple syrup. Pour over ice and serve with sprigs of mint.
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg