How to Make a Simple Blackberry Lemonade

Hey, summer sippers!

If you’re craving something sweet, tart, and totally refreshing, we’ve got just the thing.

Today, we’re making Simple Blackberry Lemonade — a beautiful blend of juicy blackberries, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of natural sweetness. It’s the perfect drink for backyard BBQs, baby showers, or just sipping on the porch.

Plus, it’s made with whole ingredients and skips the artificial stuff.

Let’s get to it!

Simple Blackberry Lemonade Mocktail Information

Image: theslowtable.com / Photograph by Alyssa

Simple Blackberry Lemonade Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 3 cups cold water
• Ice
• Optional: lemon slices and extra blackberries for garnish

Step 1: Blend the Berries

Add the blackberries and 1/2 cup of water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
(Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink without seeds.)

Step 2: Mix It All Together

In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, blackberry puree, honey (or maple syrup), and remaining 2 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed and the sweetener is fully dissolved.

Step 3: Chill and Serve

Add ice to your pitcher or serve over ice in individual glasses.
Garnish with lemon slices, fresh blackberries, or a sprig of mint if you’re feeling fancy!

How to Make a Simple Blackberry Lemonade

Recipe by The Slow Table TeamCourse: DrinksDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

80

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)

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

• 3 cups cold water

• Ice

• Optional: lemon slices and extra blackberries for garnish

Directions

• Blend the Berries
  Add the blackberries and 1/2 cup of water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  (Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink without seeds.)
• Mix It All Together
  In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, blackberry puree, honey (or maple syrup), and remaining 2 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed and the sweetener is fully dissolved.
• Chill and Serve
  Add ice to your pitcher or serve over ice in individual glasses.
  Garnish with lemon slices, fresh blackberries, or a sprig of mint if you’re feeling fancy!

Notes

• Swap the water for sparkling water to give this drink a sparkling twist!

Enjoy Your Fresh Blackberry Lemonade!

Refreshing, colorful, and naturally sweet — this drink is a healthy upgrade from store-bought lemonade and tastes even better. Cheers!