Bright, berry-sweet and gloriously refreshing, this homemade berry lemonade is summer in a glass. Fresh lemon zest and juice meet a silky berry puree, then everything is sweetened to taste and served ice-cold with mint. If you love fruity drinks, try this sparkling Sparkling Kiwi Lemon Lemonade or a creamy Citrus Kiwi Smoothie with Parsley next.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 300 g (10.5 oz) frozen mixed berries
- 1.5-2 L (6-8 cups) water
- Ice cubes
- Sugar, honey or sweetener to taste
- Mint and lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Zest the lemons (yellow part only) and squeeze out the juice. Dilute with a little water and strain through a sieve.
- Blend the berries with a splash of water and strain.
- Combine the lemon mixture and berry puree, sweeten to taste, add ice and top up with water. Serve with mint and lemon slices.
Tips
- Zest only the yellow part of the lemon peel — the white pith can taste bitter.
- Strain both mixtures for a smooth, clear lemonade, or skip straining the berries for a thicker, pulpier drink.
- Taste as you sweeten, since frozen berries vary in sweetness; inspiration for fresh fruit drinks can be found at Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 30.6 kcal, protein 0.4 g, fat 1.3 g, carbs 4 g