Mint Blackberry Lemonade (Limonada de Mora y Menta)
A recipe for Mint Blackberry Lemonade (Limonada de Mora y Menta) from the cookbook, Aguas Frescas & Paletas, by Ericka Sanchez. Fresh blackberries are blended with lemon and mint for a cool and refreshing drink.
Servings 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
- 5 cups water divided
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 3 cups blackberries
- 2 tablespoons (packed) fresh mint plus a few sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Place sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Combine lemon juice, blackberries, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place sugar water mixture and remaining 4 cups water in a large pitcher. Stir in blackberry mixture, with or without running it through a strainer.
- Serve cold over ice and garnish with mint sprigs.