What I was thinking when I bought a 10 pound case of frozen blackberries? Nevertheless, they are taking up valuable real estate in our itsy-bitsy freezer. So don’t be surprised if you see an excessive amount of blackberry recipes on Savory Sweet Life coming to the world wide web soon. On the other hand, if you love blackberries (like I do) then you’re in for a real treat.
Inspired by the gorgeous Seattle (hot) weather yesterday, an abundance of blackberries, and a thriving patch of mint growing just outside my front door, what I have for you today is an awesome recipe for Blackberry Mint Lemonade.
Using a good quality store-bought lemonade, I made a simple syrup made of water, sugar, and torn mint leaves. I added two cups of frozen blackberries (feel free to use fresh if you have them) to my blender and poured the simple syrup over them using a strainer to catch the mint. I blended the mixture ever so gently, being careful to not puree the blackberries but to break them up just enough so little bits of fruit could fit through a drinking straw.
Can I just say how refreshing and awesome this drink is on a hot day? Imagine all the different ways to adapt this recipe . For instance, you could cut the lemonade with sparkling water. Or, you could easily add a shot of rum or vodka for a nice summer cocktail. Oh the possibilities!
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 18 mint leaves, torn
- 2 cups frozen/fresh blackberries
- ice
- 3 mint sprigs
- 4 cups natural store-bought lemonade
- mint sprigs
- Bring the water and sugar to boil in a small pot. Stir the water/sugar mixture until the sugar is dissolved then turn off the heat. Add the torn mint leave and give the pot a stir. Allow the simple syrup to cool.
- Add the blackberries to a blender. Place a strainer over the mouth of the blender and pour the mint simple syrup into the container. Discard the mint leaves. Blend the simple syrup and the blackberries on low speed for just a few seconds at a time, just enough to break the berries apart but not enough to puree them.
- Fill a juice pitcher halfway with ice and add the mint sprigs. Pour the lemonade and the blackberry mixture over the ice. Stir the blackberry mint lemonade and add more ice if necessary before serving.
Oh yeah…put a shot of vodka in that and you will have a real neighborhood pleaser!
I LOVE blackberries so I look forward to all of your recipes. This looks perfect for summer!
the best drink have ever taken.thanks for teaching us how to make it.
This an awesome recipe and i tried it today and it was very refreshing after a long day at work.Thanks for posting it.
Oh yes! This looks like a perfect summer drink!
I buy blueberries in large amounts. Your recipe looks like something I could use.
I love this recipe! I am a huge blackberry fan and I’ve never thought about adding it to lemonade. Not a huge mint fan so I’m gonna skip that one part. Beatiful pictures as well.
Looks super refreshing!
just tried this recipe, and it’s a big hit! thanks Alice!
I agree with you Baking Holly. These berries are good!!
Well…here in Sydney right now we’re more into looking out for steaming hot cups of cocoa but the colour of your blackberry/mint lemonade is stunning and as I can buy frozen blackberries and also have mint growing I will give this a go – will help it warm us up by adding a little something from the liquor cabinet!
I absolutely love these berries. I should bake with them.
oh my gosh. i need to make this. the colors are amazing and blackberries are my absolute favorite.
Oh my – I LOVE blackberries and this looks so refreshing. Still hot here in Virginia again today – I bet that would really hit the spot! Have a happy weekend Alice 🙂
Ooo I like this!! Thanks Alice!
Why did you buy that many frozen blackberries? Sounds like a tale in itself! Glad you did if it leads to lovely recipes like this one. A dash of vodka would go in very nicely.
makes me want to run out to get some blackberries and mint!
This reminds me of my favourite blackberry mojito! Perfect for summer!
Wow, what gorgeous photos! This looks super refreshing and delicious!
Ummm…that’s a whole lot of blackberries you bought!! Lol, it’s going to be fun eating all of those. This lemonade sounds like a fabulously refreshing use – so pretty in the pitcher too!
10 POUNDS?? You are crazy. non the less..this looks amazing! Oh and if you previously subscribed to my blog in a rss reader, my blog feed has changed, you might want to re-subscribe if you have not been getting my feeds
I always make my mom blackberry iced tea but seeing as how I am not a tea drinker you’ve just made my summer with this lemonade 🙂 Wahoo!
This looks incredible. and your pictures are perfect… I’m just learning and your blog is SO inspiring! Thank you!!
Such a pretty drink!
Alice, this looks so amazing I wish I was on your patio having a glass with you right now
; )! I like the sparkling water idea. It also made me think of a Mojito with Blackberries….Oh Heavens!!!