Zingy Blackberry Lemonade Recipes

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Muddle 2 cups blackberries with 2 cups simple syrup (recipe follows) in a pitcher. Stir in 2 cups each fresh lemon juice and water; add ice and lemon slices.
• Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.

ZINGY BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Put the lemons, blackberries, mint leaves, sugar and 200ml water into a food processor. Blitz until everything is finely chopped and juicy. Strain through a fine sieve, bottle and chill until ready to drink. Will keep for up to a week. Top up with an equal measure of chilled fizzy water or Prosecco to serve.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Place blackberries into a bowl. Pour boiling water on top. Let sit until steam stops rising from the bowl, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a pitcher; stir in sugar. Pour in lemon juice and cold water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. Serve over ice cubes.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• 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.