If you’re looking for the perfect drink to serve at your next summer cookout, garden party, or front porch hangout, this Blackberry Punch is a total crowd-pleaser. It’s fruity, fizzy, and just the right amount of tart—perfect for cooling off on a hot day. The best part? It takes advantage of our tasty farm-fresh blackberries!
You’ll Need:
- 3 cups fresh blackberries
- 4 cups chilled sweet tea
- 2 cups cold water
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
- 4 (12-oz.) cans chilled nonalcoholic ginger beer
- 1 (16-oz.) bag frozen blackberries
- Ice
- Lime slices and fresh mint for garnish
To make:
Place the fresh blackberries in a large bowl and mash them using a potato masher until they’re completely broken down.
Pour the mashed berries through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup. Press the pulp with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible—then discard the solids.
Pour the blackberry juice into a 4- to 6-quart punch bowl. Stir in the sweet tea, cold water, and fresh lime juice until everything is well blended.
Gently stir in the ginger beer and frozen blackberries—these not only keep the punch cold but give it extra flavor.
Ladle the punch over ice in glasses, and garnish with lime slices and fresh mint sprigs for that extra touch of summer charm.
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