Blackberry Sage Lemonade
Blackberry Sage Lemonade! Refreshing and flavorful, this delicious summer drink showcases the natural sweetness of blackberries, aromatic hints of sage, and tangy lemon juice.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 mesh strainer
- 1 pitcher
Ingredients
For Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 sage leaves divided
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice from about 3-4 lemons
- 6 ounces fresh blackberries
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Make Simple Syrup
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; allow to simmer for about 1 minute or until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Add 3 sage leaves to the hot syrup and allow to steep for about 10 minutes.
- Discard the sage leaves, pressing on them lightly to extract the essence. Allow the syrup to cool.
Make Lemonade
- Add lemon juice, blackberries and cooled simple syrup to a blender. Process until smooth.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or glass container. Add about 2-3 cups of water depending on how diluted you'd like your beverage.
- Place a few fresh sage leaves in each glass and muddle slightly if extra flavor is desired.
- Top with ice and fill with lemonade. Garnish with a few blackberries if desired.
Notes
Variations
- Blackberry Limeade. Replace the fresh lemon juice with fresh lime juice for a tangy twist.
- Use different herbs such as mint or basil instead of sage to mix up the aromatics in this beverage.
- Make it sparkle! Make a concentrated version by not adding as much water, then top with sparkling water for a bubbly variation.
- Use other sweeteners like honey or agave in place of simple syrup.
- Spike it! Add a shot of your favorite spirit for an adult version.