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Refreshing Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade

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A quick and easy homemade summer drink combining fresh blackberries, zesty lemon juice, and sparkling water for a sweet, tangy, and bubbly refreshment perfect for hot days and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh blackberries (about 300 grams)
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 medium lemons or 180 ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (about 100 grams), adjust to taste
  • 1 cup water (240 ml), divided
  • 4 cups sparkling water (1 liter), chilled
  • Ice cubes, for serving
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional), for garnish
  • Lemon slices (optional), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup (120 ml) water and ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Prepare the blackberry puree: While the syrup cools, place 2 cups (300 g) fresh blackberries in a blender. Add ½ cup (120 ml) water and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard seeds.
  3. Juice the lemons: Roll lemons on the counter to loosen juices, then cut in half and squeeze out ¾ cup (180 ml) fresh juice. Strain seeds out.
  4. Combine lemon juice, syrup, and blackberry puree: In a large pitcher, stir together the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and strained blackberry puree until well combined.
  5. Add sparkling water: Slowly pour in 4 cups (1 liter) chilled sparkling water, gently stirring to mix without losing too much fizz. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed (add more syrup or lemon juice).
  6. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the sparkling blackberry lemonade over the top, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
  7. Enjoy immediately: For best fizz and flavor, serve right away. Leftovers can be stored chilled but may lose some bubbles.

Notes

Use organic blackberries for best flavor. Roll lemons before juicing to maximize juice. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve fizz. Simple syrup is key to avoid gritty texture. Chilling ingredients helps keep the drink cold and bubbly longer. Adjust sugar to taste. Frozen blackberries can be used if thawed first. For a deeper blackberry flavor, chill mixture before adding sparkling water.

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