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
- 0.75 cups white sugar
- 4.5 cups water , divided
- 1 cup blackberries
- 2 tablespoons white sugar or to taste
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ice cubes
Instructions
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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.
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2
Place blackberries and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in a blender; blend until smooth.
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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
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