Description
A refreshing and delicious Blackberry Basil Lemonade perfect for summer days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice, for serving
- Extra blackberries and basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the blackberries and basil. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the blackberry basil mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the seeds.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour in the water and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra blackberries and basil leaves.
Notes
- For a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar to taste.
- You can use sparkling water instead of still for a fizzy version.
- This lemonade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
Keywords: Blackberry Basil Lemonade, summer drink, refreshing lemonade, berry lemonade, basil lemonade