Fresh-squeezed lemons in a simple syrup with juice from plump ripe blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries combine to create an amazingly refreshing summer drink!

My husband is a big ol’ softy when it comes to kids and lemonade stands! It’s just ONE of the many things I adore about him…(He’s the best! I’m a lucky lady!)

He’ll stop every time and buy a sticky syrupy cup, throw in an extra quarter or two, chat with the kiddos for a minute, ask how business is going, and then wish them luck on their venture!

This year I’ve noticed a plethora of lemonade stands. It makes my heart happy!

I have a long love affair with lemonade! It’s my favorite summer drink! Maybe not the stuff at the lemonade stand. I’ll leave that for Mr. Wonderful, but freshly squeezed homemade lemonade…makes my heart flutter! Sigh.

Ingredients for Berry Lemonade

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups of water, divided
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1½ cups frozen, thawed triple berry blend with juice, or 2 cups fresh mixed berries, washed.
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest-finely grated

How To Make Fresh Triple Berry Lemonade

Before beginning, I should warn you, it’s best to double, or even triple, this recipe! Double will give you about 6 quarts of fresh lemonade. Triple will give you a little more than a gallon. You’re going to have to trust me on this! This lemonade magically disappears!

If using frozen, thawed berries, place them in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Set aside while you prepare the lemonade. Make sure you reserve the juice.

In a large pot, bring half the water, 2 cups, and 1 cup sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. This creates the simple syrup for your lemonade.

How to Make Simple Syrup

Why make a “simple syrup”? Can’t you just add sugar to the water? Well…sure you can if you like gritty lemonade. I’m not a fan of grit! Simple syrup really produces a wonderful beverage.

Carefully remove the simple syrup from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice.

Next, add the fresh lemon zest. Give the mixture a good stir.

Cool the lemonade mixture.

IMPORTANT TIP: It’s extremely important that you COOL the mixture before continuing on to the next stop. Hot liquids in a blender can cause the top to pop off and spray hot liquids everywhere, including on YOU!

Creating Berry Juice for Lemonade

In a blender, carefully add 1 cup cooled lemon mixture and the thawed triple berry blend. Remember it’s important the lemon mixture is cool before blending!

Cover the blender (I highly recommend this step! Unless you are looking for a new paint job on the ceiling and walls of your kitchen!)

Process the berries and lemon mixture in the blender until blended.

Strain the seeds and berry pulp from the berry and lemon mixture. I place my strainer over the remaining lemon mixture. Fewer bowls to wash, and it makes it easier to finish this recipe.

Discard any seeds and pulp.

TIP: Use a silicone spatula to help separate the liquid from the pulp and speed up the process of creating berry juice.

Finishing the Berry Lemonade

Pour the triple berry blend mixture into the remaining lemon mixture. Stir until combined. Add the remaining water.

Pour the berry lemonade into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. About 4 hours.

Serve over ice with lemon slices, fresh mint, and fresh berries. Isn’t it the perfect summer drink?

It takes a little effort to make a batch of this amazing beverage.  Is it worth the effort to squeeze every single drop out of those lemons? Yes! It is seriously the BEST!

It is the perfect blend of lemons and berries. Not too tart, not too sweet.

Other Favorite Beverage Recipes

• Non-alcholic Passion Fruit Julep Recipe
• Old Fashioned Hot Apple Cider Recipe
• Fresh Homemade Lemonade Recipe
• Banana Peach Smoothie
• Fanta Jack-o-lantern Floats
• Easy Christmas Cranberry Punch from Julia’s Simply Southern

This should be in the Lemon Hall of Fame for Best Lemonade! While lemonade alone is wonderful, the berries skyrocket this drink into an entirely different hemisphere!

I make several batches of this delightful drink every summer. There’s nothing better than sitting on the porch, or deck, with a tall glass, glistening with cool sweat from the cold ice, so refreshing on a warm summer night.

Happy Nesting!

Printable Recipe

Triple Berry Lemonade

Fresh squeezed lemons in a simple syrup with juice from plump ripe blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries combine to create an amazingly refreshing summer drink!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Additional Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 22 minutes mins

Servings 1 – 1/2 quarts

Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups of water divided
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1 ½ cups frozen thawed, triple berry blend, or 2 cups fresh berries.

Instructions

 

• If using frozen, thawed berries, place them in a strainer over a bowl and thaw. Be sure to capture the juice from the berries as they thaw.
• In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water and sugar to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon peel; cool.
• In a blender, combine 1 cup of cooled lemon mixture and the thawed triple berry blend, or fresh berries, if using fresh; cover and process until well blended. Strain and discard the seeds. Pour the triple berry mixture, juice from the thawed berries and remaining water into the pot with the remaining lemon mixture. Stir well. Pour into a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve on ice.

Notes

Adapted from Taste of Home

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 29gSodium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g

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