Description

This Lemonade with Blackberry and Lemon Zest combines plump, ripe blackberries with aromatic lemon zest and bright fresh lemon juice into a deep, jewel-toned lemonade with a bold berry tartness and a fragrant citrus finish that lingers beautifully on the palate. The lemon zest amplifies the citrus character and adds a floral, aromatic layer that makes this lemonade feel truly special. You need just ten minutes to make this stunning blackberry lemonade.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1/3 cup simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

3 cups cold water

1 cup ice cubes

Fresh blackberries and lemon zest curls for garnish

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Instructions

1. Add blackberries into a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.

2. Strain the blackberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher and discard all seeds and solids.

3. Pour in fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest.

4. Add simple syrup or honey and cold water.

5. Stir everything together until well combined.

6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.

7. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, garnish with fresh blackberries and lemon zest curls and serve immediately.

Notes

Strain the blackberry puree very thoroughly — blackberry seeds are small and pass easily through a coarse sieve.

Ripe, deeply colored blackberries deliver the most intense flavor and the most vivid dark purple color.

Frozen blackberries work beautifully here and are available year round at most grocery stores.

Double the lemon zest if you love a bold, fragrant citrus aroma in your lemonade.

Store in the fridge for up to 2 days — stir well before serving as natural separation occurs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (12 oz)
Calories: 88
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg