Blackberry Sage Lemonade
A refreshing homemade lemonade with blackberries and sage that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 4 cups water
- 2–3 sprigs of fresh sage leaves
- Ice
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Squeeze enough lemons to yield at least one cup of juice.
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and a splash of water. Simmer until the blackberries are soft and juicy.
- Remove from heat and add the sage leaves. Allow it to steep for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup to remove solids and mix with lemon juice.
- Combine the syrup with 4 cups of cold water in a pitcher and adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sugar if desired.
- Serve over ice with extra berries or lemon slices as garnish.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preferred sweetness. This lemonade pairs well with snacks or can be frozen into popsicles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, blackberry, refreshing drink, summer beverage, cocktail, non-alcoholic drinks