The Darker the Berry, the Sweeter the Juice

Blackberry Limeade

May 14, 2011 by

There are certain cocktails out there that are more dangerous than others. You know the ones I’m talking about . . . they come in pretty colors and taste like fruit juice, masking the danger that lies beneath. They go down easy and before you realize it you’ve had tenthree. You wake up the next morning with a pounding headache and your memories from the night before are fuzzy at best.

This is one of those cocktails. Technically you could leave the booze out, but what’s the fun in that? These are meant to be enjoyed over a glass full of ice with a lime wedge while watching the sun go down from the back porch.

Blackberry Limeade
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Recipe type: Beverages
Author: Lisa B.
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 8
Adapted from Screen Doors and Sweet Tea by Martha Hall Foose
Ingredients
  • 1 cup turbinado sugar
  • Peel from 1 lime
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 2 cups ginger ale
  • 1 cup vodka (optional)
Directions
  1. Combine sugar, lime peel, and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Add one cup of water, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until mixture becomes a simple syrup. Allow to cool.
  2. In the meantime, place a fine mesh colander over a large bowl. Using a double thickness of cheesecloth (or your hands!) squeeze blackberries over colander, straining the juice into the bowl below. This should produce about one cup of blackberry juice. Discard pulp.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine simple syrup, blackberry juice, ginger ale, and vodka if desired. Mix well. Pour beverage over ice cubes and serve with lime wedges for garnish.
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5 Comments

  1. strawberrylaces
    May 15, 2011

    Great blog! I just started blogging myself and love foodie blogs. Your pictures are just gorgeous. Keep up the good work!
    Merrie

  2. Joanne
    May 17, 2011

    Oh yes…I know what kind of cocktails you’re talking about. All too well. This one sounds truly delicious!

  3. Michael Lange Optometrist
    May 26, 2011

    Will definitely be opting for the vodka in my recipe! Sounds delicious

  4. Shawnda
    May 31, 2011

    I love blackberries! I can’t wait until they’re ripe enough to pick to give this a shot.

  5. Alima
    January 16, 2012

    What a great blog you have (a friend of mine recommended it to me via facebook!!)