Blackberry Lemonade Punch Mocktail Recipe
This Blackberry Lemonade Punch Mocktail is a fruity, fizzy, and family-friendly drink that's perfect for summer parties, picnics, or any warm-weather celebration. With bold blackberry flavor, tart lemonade, and sparkling soda, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Blender or food processor
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Long mixing spoon
- Small saucepan (for homemade simple syrup, optional)
- Ice cube tray
- Glasses or cups for serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blackberries plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup lemon juice preferably fresh-squeezed
- 1/4 cup simple syrup store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups blackberry lemonade store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups Sprite or other lemon-lime soda chilled
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and prepare blackberries: Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- Make blackberry puree: Blend 1 cup of blackberries until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a seedless punch.
- Mix the base: In a large pitcher, combine blackberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and blackberry lemonade. Stir well.
- Add soda: Gently pour in Sprite or lemon-lime soda and stir slowly to preserve fizz.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour in the punch, and garnish with extra blackberries and lemon slices.