Berry Lemonade
This easy berry lemonade recipe combines the tanginess of fresh lemons with the sweetness of mixed berries for a refreshing summer beverage.
Servings: 8
Calories: 144kcal
Equipment
- small saucepan
- measuring cup
- pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar divided
- 8 ounces fresh or frozen mixed berries- we used strawberries blueberries, and blackberries
- 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups water divided
Instructions
- To a medium sauce pan, add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and berries.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and drain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Allow the berry syrup to cool.
- To a large pitcher, add 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice, the berry syrup (should equal about 1 1/2 cups), and the remaining sugar and water.
- Stir well.
- Move to the refrigerator to chill for about 2 hours.
- Serve over ice, and garnish with fresh lemons or berries, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 37g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg