Refreshing Blackberry Thyme Lemonade
A simple, homemade summer drink combining fresh blackberries, thyme, and lemon juice for a refreshing and balanced lemonade with a subtle herbal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (about 150 grams)
- 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 large lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100 grams) or honey to taste
- 4 cups cold water (960 ml)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy twist
Instructions
- Place blackberries and thyme sprigs in a medium bowl. Gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes to release juices and aroma.
- Strain the muddled mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract juice. Discard solids.
- Roll lemons on the counter, slice, and juice them to yield about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar with lemon juice and stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the lemon-sugar mixture into the pitcher with blackberry-thyme juice. Add 4 cups (960 ml) cold water and stir well. Adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses. Stir before serving. Garnish with thyme sprigs or whole blackberries if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Notes
If lemonade tastes too tart, chill for 30 minutes to mellow flavors. Use fresh thyme for best aroma; dried thyme can be steeped in hot water and strained before adding. Adjust sugar gradually to taste. Frozen blackberries can be used if thawed first. For a fizzy version, substitute sparkling water for still water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 80100
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
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