Blackberry Lemonade

Name: Blackberry Lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 4 cups water, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup blackberries; 1 to 2 drops blue food coloring, optional

Here's a special drink that's perfect when blackberries are in season. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor. —Rich Murray, Nevada, Missouri

Ingredients

4 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup blackberries
1 to 2 drops blue food coloring, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and remaining water; cool slightly.
In a blender, combine 1 cup of lemon mixture and the blackberries; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Pour blackberry mixture and remaining lemon mixture into a pitcher; stir well. Add food coloring if desired. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Blackberry Lemonade in Taste of Home June/July 2003

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bameiboo

Apr 29, 2011

I just made half the recipe, but used the same amount of blackberries. I added it to a store bought blackberry lemonade that was tasteless! Now its yummy!
diane-gforce

Aug 17, 2010

Absolutely deicious. It didn't have time to chill. My family loved it. Thank you!
meanmary5

Apr 8, 2010

I love the flavor combination, but will use Splenda instead of sugar to lower the calorie count.
gagirl76

Jan 16, 2010

Great refreshing summertime drink. Can also make from frozen blackberries in the dead of winter to shake off the wintertime blahs.