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Berry Lemonade

Delightfully Refreshing Berry Lemonade to Beat the Heat

A refreshing Berry Lemonade that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar Provides sweetness; can be substituted with agave syrup or honey.
  • 8 oz Berries Fresh or frozen berries like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.
  • 1 cup Water Used for the syrup.
For the Lemonade
  • 2 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for optimal flavor.
  • 3 cups Water Added to the lemonade mixture.
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Berry Lemonade
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 8 oz of berries. Heat over medium heat until it simmers, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing berries to extract juice. Allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large pitcher, mix 2 cups of lemon juice with cooled syrup, add 3 cups of water and ½ cup of sugar. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh lemon slices or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Chill Berry Lemonade for at least 2 hours for best flavor. Adjust sweetness based on berry ripeness. Strain well to remove seeds or pulp.

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