Spiked Blackberry Lemonade

For this weekends Sunday Supper we are gathering recipes to throw the ultimate pool party. We all know a good pool party requires something light, and refreshing to sip on while your hanging out at the pool so I decided to share Spiked Blackberry Lemonade, since it's the perfect summer sipper.

 I made a triple batch of Blackberry Lemonade for Colt's 40th Birthday last weekend and then spiked a few for the guest.

I made this recipe in 2 steps with the Blackberry Lemonade in one part and then spiked it in step 2 incase you have company looking for a nonalcoholic version.

With blackberries ripening early this year the kids have been out picking away already so Blackberry Lemonade has been a daily staple in the fridge! 

I know you'll love these spiked or un-spiked as much as we do.

In a small saucepan stir together 1 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar and 1 1/3 cup Water.

Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture becomes clear. 

Set aside.

In a blender puree 3 cups Blackberries with 1 cup Water.

Love the gorgeous bright red color! 

I strained out the seeds, but you could always leave them in.

In a large pitcher stir together sugar syrup, pureed blackberry mixture, 1 cup Lemon Juice, 2 cups Water, and 3 cups Ice.

Stir together until well combined and cold.

To make the Spike Blackberry Lemonade fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 of the way full of Ice, add 2 shots of Vodka or liquor of choice and 1 1/4 cups Blackberry Lemonade.

Shake until well combined and icy cold.

Pour into your favorite cocktail glasses to enjoy! 

Garnish glass with a Lemon Wheel and Blackberries and sip away.

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yield: 6 Servings

Nutrition facts: 376 calories, 8 grams fat

Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratchprint recipe

Blackberry Lemonade

Blackberry Lemonade with a Spiked version. A fun refreshing cocktail or mock-tail to enjoy on a hot day.

5 out of 5 based on 2 user ratings

prep time: 10 MINScook time: 5 MINStotal time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1 1/3 cup Water
• 3 cups Blackberries
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cups Lemon Juice
• 3 cups Ice Plus Additional To Make Spiked Version
• Vodka Or Liquor Of Choice
• Additional Lemon Rounds And Blackberries For Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a small saucepan combined 1 1/3 cup Water and 1 1/3 cup Sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and clear.
2. In a blender blend Blackberries and 1 cup of Water. Strain out seeds.
3. In a large pitcher stir together Sugar Mixture, Strained Blackberries, remaining 2 cups Water, and 3 cups Ice until well combined.
4. To make spiked version fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 of the way full with Ice. Add 2 shots Vodka and 1 1/4 cup Blackberry Lemonade. Shake until cold and well combined.
5. Strain out ice and serve in your favorite cocktail glass. Garnish with Lemon Rounds and Blackberries.

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