Huckleberry Lemonade
A refreshing blend of huckleberries and lemon juice, perfect for summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup huckleberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups water (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 cups water (to dilute)
Instructions
- Create your simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and ¾ cup of sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the huckleberries: Rinse fresh huckleberries and remove any stems. If using frozen, measure out 1 cup without thawing. Blend huckleberries with a splash of the simple syrup until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Mix it all up: In a large pitcher, combine huckleberry puree, lemon juice, and 4 cups of water. Stir well to mix all flavors.
- Taste and adjust: Check the sweetness or tartness of the lemonade, adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Chill and serve: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice, garnished with huckleberries or lemon slices.
Notes
For a sparkling twist, replace half of the water with sparkling water. This drink pairs well with grilled chicken or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: huckleberry, lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, fruit drink