Name: Blackberry + Mint Limeade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Drinks
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

6 Ingredients

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Refreshing homemade limeade with blackberry mint syrup. Perfect for summer sipping!

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Blackberry + Mint Limeade

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Ingredients

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WarningWheat and 1 other allergen identified

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and blackberries. Bring to a boil, smashing the berries with a wooden spoon. Boil until the syrup thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Strain through a sieve if you don't want blackberry chunks.

In a pitcher, combine the limeade or lemonade and the blackberry + mint syrup. Start with 1/2 cup of the syrup, and add more to taste. Stir in vodka, if using. Serve over ice with mint and blackberries for garnish.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Muddling Magic 🍹
Gently muddle blackberries and mint leaves to release maximum flavor and essential oils without turning them into a pulp.
Syrup Straining Technique 🧊
Use a fine-mesh strainer when creating the blackberry mint syrup to ensure a smooth, seed-free liquid with intense flavor concentration.
Ice Cube Flavor Boost 🍨
Freeze leftover muddled blackberries and mint leaves in ice cube trays to create flavor-infused ice cubes that won't dilute your drink.
Sugar Dissolution Trick 🥄
Create a simple syrup by heating sugar and water first, which ensures complete sugar dissolution and creates a smoother, more integrated sweetness.
Herb Infusion Timing 🌿
Let fresh mint leaves steep in the warm syrup for 10-15 minutes off the heat to extract maximum aromatic oils without turning bitter.

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Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️