Blackberry Lime Punch – use those fresh blackberries to make a super easy and refreshing punch! Great for parties or just to have in the fridge.
I love experimenting with different drinks. They can be something tropical that I had on vacation like a Mai Tai, or it can be something I had in a restaurant, or just something that sounds like it would be tasty together.
Today we are using fresh blackberries because they are starting to be in stores again. They are sweet and delicious, but there are not nearly enough blackberry recipes out there!
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This blackberry punch is very simple to make. It starts off by making a simple syrup. But not just any simple syrup, it is a blackberry simple syrup. That gives the drink all the flavor and that gorgeous pink color.
Some areas of the country have something called dewberries instead of blackberries. They are not technically the exact same thing, but very similar. So if dewberries is what you have, then this berry punch is the perfect use for them.
How To Make Flavored Simple Syrup
A simple syrup is usually equal parts water and sugar that are cooked together until it becomes thick and syrupy. Adding fruit changes the ratio a little bit, but it is still super simple to make!
- Add water and sugar to a sauce pan and mix them together.
- Next add your fruit or whatever you want to flavor the syrup with. Here we are using blackberries, but you could use vanilla beans, rosemary or other herbs and lots of different fruits.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and cook for about 10 minutes. You want to stir frequently and cook until the liquid is thick enough to coat the back of your spoon.
- Next up mash the berries. They will be nice and soft now, so you can use a fork or a potato masher to break them up. This will really make sure you get the berry flavor all through the syrup.
- I like to remove it from the heat and let it cool before straining it. You want to make sure you just end up with a pink syrup, not all the berry seeds in there.
- Once it is strained store it in the fridge to get it nice and cold. It can sit there for about a week if you want to make it ahead of time.
After you have your blackberry syrup nice and chilled it is time to make your punch. You can do this by the glass or make a full pitcher if you are serving it right away. Just like with any fizzy drink, you won’t want to add the fizzy part until right before serving or your drink will go flat.
What you use for the fizzy part of this berry punch is completely up to you. If you can find a blackberry sparkling water that will really compliment the flavor. There is lime involved, so a lime sparkling water or a lemon/lime soda would work great. Or you can just go with straight club soda if that is what you have. It really is up to you!
This berry punch is a non-alcoholic version, so the kids and adults can enjoy! But it would be delicious with a little vodka mixed in if you wanted to spike it for the grown ups. There are plenty of drinks you can enjoy during the summer, some of my favorites often enjoy fruit!
More Summer Drinks
Want even more drinks to make this summer? These are all fun, refreshing and delicious!
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade – Skip the line at Starbucks and make your own cool and refreshing Iced Passion Tea Lemonade at home! Just a few simple ingredients and you can be enjoying this drink in minutes.
Peach Tea Punch
Peach Tea Punch – a refreshing and summery punch that is perfect for hot days! And even better with fresh summer peaches.
Strawberry Sweet Tea
Strawberry Sweet Tea – Southern style sweet tea with a little twist of strawberry. Turn up your ice tea game this summer and make strawberry iced tea.
Cherry Limeade Margaritas
Sweet cherries and tart limes mix together in liquid harmony in this Cherry Limeade Margarita recipe. Kid-friendly non-alcoholic substitutions as well.
Party Punch
Just 3 ingredients to make this easy non-alcoholic punch recipe. Great for parties, showers, weddings, or any get together. Plus you can spike it for the grown ups!
Easy Frozen Punch
Easy Frozen Punch – a super easy punch recipe you can make in minutes! Make the day before and make your get together easy.
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I am sharing this recipe today over at Imperial Sugar. Click on Blackberry Lime Punch to get the full recipe.
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Deb
Tuesday 12th of April 2022
This sounds delicious. When do you add the lime juice?
Erin S
Tuesday 12th of April 2022
Add when you add the sparkling water
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity
Thursday 13th of June 2019
This is such a fun drink for summer! I love it!
Sara Welch
Monday 10th of June 2019
Such a cool and refreshing drink for summer! Saving this recipe to serve all summer long!
Catalina
Monday 10th of June 2019
This is on my must make drinks for this summer! So perfect!
Chrissie Baker
Saturday 8th of June 2019
This sounds positively refreshing! The addition of the lime has my mouth calling for a taste. Right now!