Description
A refreshing and fruity blackberry limeade made with fresh blackberries, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for hot days and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Lime slices and extra blackberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine blackberries, lime juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice as desired.
- Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with lime slices and blackberries if desired.
Notes
- Use honey or agave syrup as a natural sweetener alternative.
- For a sparkling version, replace some or all of the water with sparkling water.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg