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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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Place sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  2. Combine lemon juice, blackberries, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve cold over ice and garnish with mint sprigs.