Homemade Blackberry Lemonade

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 4 ½ cups water, divided
• ice cubes
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Place blackberries and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 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.