A freshly squeezed homemade blackberry lemonade infused with fresh and sweet blackberries make for a refreshing summer treat!
Ahhhh… summer is almost upon us guys! Looking forward to the scorching sun, the cute little squeals from the neighborhood’s bike riding kiddos, the kaploosh of family and friends diving into the backyard pool and that afternoon ice cream truck jingle that I can’t help but to dance and sing along with!! {Sorry for the run on but I’m excited!}
But don’t you just love summer though? I thought I’d kick it off with this delicious Summer Blackberry Lemonade. Oh how I love blackberries!! It’s definitely my berry of choice and it’s a perfect addition to this refreshing lemonade.
Did you know that Blackberries?
- Have one of the highest levels of antioxidants
- Maintain clarity of thought and good memory
- Reduce inflammation
- Have muscle relaxant properties
Wow! Glad I love ’em so much then! This refreshing Summer Blackberry Lemonade was a big hit with the family this weekend as it was gone just as fast as I made it. It makes over a couple quarts but I think my family was just super parched! 🙂 Speaking of refreshment and restoring strength, I’m so grateful to know that I can go to God and be refreshed by His presence [restoring (me) like a cool wind on a hot day] according to Acts 3:19 (AMP). Seek Him for your refreshment daily! Say Grace and enjoy!!
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. water
- 1 pint of blackberries
- 9 medium lemons, juiced (about 1.5 cups)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 c. water, cold
- Lemon slices, garnish
- Blackberries, garnish
- In a medium saucepan, simmer and dissolve sugar into 1 c. water.
- Add blackberries and lemon zest and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour syrup and press blackberries through a sieve to release all of the juice into a large 4 quart pitcher and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, add lemon juice and stir.
- Add 8 c. cold water and stir
- Serve over ice with lemon slices and blackberries. Say Grace and enjoy!!
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