Blackberry Limeade Recipe

A refreshing blackberry limeade recipe made with fresh blackberries, lime juice, and natural sweeteners; ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for summer sipping.

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Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Summer recipes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 7

Chill Time: 10

Total Time: 27

Servings: Servings

Calories: 88kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

1 Medium saucepan For simmering blackberries
1 Fine-mesh strainer For removing seeds from syrup
1 Citrus juicer Optional; for squeezing limes
1 Large pitcher For mixing and serving limeade
1 Wooden spoon For mashing berries
1 Measuring cup For liquids and juice quantities

Ingredients

2 cups Fresh blackberries Frozen works too; adds natural sweetness
½ cup Granulated sugar Or use honey or agave nectar
½ cup Water For simmering the syrup
¾ cup Fresh lime juice From about 6 to 8 limes
4 cups Cold water Can replace 2 cups with sparkling water
¼ cup Honey lime syrup Or substitute with regular simple syrup
2 cups Crushed ice For serving
Fresh mint leaves Optional garnish
Lime slices For garnish
Extra blackberries For garnish

Instructions

Simmer blackberries with sugar and water to make syrup
Juice fresh limes for maximum flavor
Combine all components and serve over ice

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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