blackberry lacto-fermented lemonade {giveaway}
(This giveaway is closed.)
Do not be afeared by the name of this recipe. Do not, also, be afeared when I tell you that this drink tastes like blackberry lemonade with a yogurt-y tang.
Do trust when I tell you that this drink is, in fact, super duper delicious and if you stick with me here, I have a fun lil’ giveaway that will give you access to said deliciousness and other deliciousnesses, as well.
But let’s back up a bit. My dear gal pal Julia from The Roasted Root (P.S. you should go to there and be ready to drool your face off) wrote a cookbook — but not just any cookbook. She wrote about those fancy probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir, ginger beer and of course, lacto-fermented lemonade that you can make AT HOME. From scratch. My mind nearly exploded from all the talent that went into creating this book. But I kept my cool because, hello, blackberry lemonade was to be made.
If you flip through the pages of the book, you will find easy lessons on how to make your own ginger beer, or yogurt, or this lacto-fermented lemonade which, according to Julia, is chockfull of good-for-you probiotics. And I really do mean easy. For lacto-fermented lemonade, all it takes is some fresh lemon juice, water, sugar and whey (which is basically that watery liquid that forms on top of yogurt), a couple days’ patience and you’re golden.
But we go even further here and add a fresh blackberry pulp and oh my lans, I am not lying when I tell you I drink this beverage at least thrice a day, it’s so tasty. It’s almost gone and that gives me the sads.
If you’re not into blackberries, that’s cool. There also are recipes for raspberry lemonade, or sage lemonade, or lavender lemonade, or a LEMON MERINGUE PIE SMOOTHIE. Such a combination of words never sounded so angelic to me.
And don’t worry if you’re not on the lacto-fermented lemonade train yet. Once you try it for the first time, though, be warned — you’ll never go back. It’s that yogurt tanginess, it really is. Yummy probiotic yums.
And now for the best part — the giveaway! Julia is generously offering one lucky reader a copy of her new book, “Delicious Probiotic Drinks: 75 Recipes for Kombucha, Kefir, Ginger Beer, and Other Naturally Fermented Drinks.” To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below answering the question: What is your favorite flavor of lemonade? (Giveaway ends Thursday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.)
You can also purchase the book through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Good luck!
Update: Michele is our winner. Thanks for entering, everyone!
PrintBlackberry Lacto-Fermented Lemonade
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 to 10 cups lemonade 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 cups lacto-fermented lemonade (instructions in the book)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine blackberries, lemon juice and water. Cover and bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer; cook 5 to 8 minutes until blackberries lose their shape and the juices seep out. Use the back of a fork to smash the berries.
- Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat; allow mixture to cool completely.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the liquid from the blackberry pulp into a large pitcher. Press the pulp with the back of a spoon against the strainer to extract as much liquid/flavor as possible. Discard the pulp (or save it to put on top of yogurt, oatmeal, etc.)
- Add the lacto-fermented lemonade to the pitcher; stir to combine.
- Serve lemonade chilled. Lemonade will stay fresh in the fridge, sealed, for up to 2 weeks.
Disclosure: I received a copy of Julia’s book for review purposes only. All opinions are my own.
Hmmm – I’d have to go for raspberry lemonade. I know kinda boring but some combos are just meant to be
My favorite flavor of lemonade is strawberry.
I love sumac lemonade!
I love lemon-lime.
These photos are gorgeous! My favorite lemonade flavor is definitely strawberry!
I just read about the health benefits of lacto-fermented food and drink and I’m anxious to try it! My favorite flavor of lemonade is anything berry, with berry chunks floating around in your glass.
Love raspberry
My favorite is raspberry lemonafe – no question about it!!
Raspberry!
This looks soooo good! I’ve always been a classic lemoande lover. Lemon. The more sour, the better!
Oh, I am SO into this!!! My favorite flavor of lemonade is probably strawberry, though if it’s lemon, I’m into it, as a rule! 🙂
Gorgeous pictures.. this drink sounds wonderful!
Lavender lemonade for me please!
Congrats to Julia! Her book is amazing and these photos make me wish this drink was apart of breakfast! Looks so good!
I have had blueberry lemonade with fresh mint before and it was divine!
I am a kombucha-head, I love it so! I’ve never thought that I could make it though! (hee, hee that rhymes 🙂 So random, sorry. What a gorgeous recipe I cannot wait to give it a try.!!
My favorite is any and every type of berry lemonade! I live for fruity & refreshing drinks!
I’m a sucker for any kind of tart berry lemonade and for ginger lemonade too (especially with vodka on a hot day. Does the ferment negate the negative effects?)
I love lavender lemonade!
I love my lemonade w fresh mint and a slice of ginger.
I have been using the lacto-fermentation process w cabbage and also w cucumbers.
Raspberry lemondade!
Raspberry is my jam, but I also think the natural sweetness of strawberries is great with the tartness of the lemons.
It’s beautiful!! I would guzzle this down, too!
Blueberry lemonade is my favorite!!
I like classic lemonade best, with very little sugar added. I won’t drink it if it’s too sweet!
I love vanilla lemonade 🙂
Love raspberry lemonade! The cookbook l
I love love raspberry lemonade with lots of ice!!!
I’m definitely a raspberry lemonade kind of girl! This whole book sounds phenomenal though…and I’ve never had blackberry lemonade, but it sounds AMAZING so I totally need to try it. Pinned!
I can’t tell you how happy I am that you made lacto-fermented lemonade!!!! There are no words! You’re a super star and I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I especially loved drinking the blackberry lacto lemonade this summer when it was a zillion quadrillion degrees outside, but I think you’re onto something here, being as it is, after all, citrus season! I could kiss you my dear!
Thank you ever so much for the wonderful review, and my hat’s off to you for being a fermenting badass!!
I like a variety of flavors, but I think my favorite is strawberry lemonade.
This lemonade would make me so happy right now. Just staring at it is brightening my mood!
Ahhhh this recipe is killing me. I want to make it so badly… guess I’ll need to go buy the book.
Such pretty pictures Stephanie! I’d like a tall glass now instead of my coffee. 🙂 Congrats to Julia!
I like mint lemonade made from scratch!
This book sounds so interesting! I love probiotic foods so I should get on this train! I love strawberry lemonade! Yum!
Hmmm there are so many exotic flavors out there now but I would still have to go with simple straight up lemon flavored lemonade! Light sugar if I can swing it 🙂
I adore blueberry lemonade!
This lemonade looks so nice and refreshing – I could drink this all day long! The book sounds awesome, good luck to those who qualify:)
I love strawberry!!
I like it straight up. Just pure and simple lemon flavor.
All the options sound delicious!
I think my favorite is strawberry lemonade…but I love the plain stuff too. 😉
This sounds AWESOME. I’m so into fermentation at the moment (never thought I’d say that). And blackberries are my favourite.
I have a Meyer lemon tree so I drink a lot of lemonade with fresh basil
I have to go with the original flavor. Lemon water sugar done and dusted.
I like raspberry lemonade and also strawberry!!
Definitely the blackberry lemonade! I am such a fan. Would really love this book. I think I spend more time at my GI doctor’s office than I do at home….thanks.
Don’t enter me in the giveaway because I already have a copy…but YES. This looks amazing! Julia’s book is so great! I feel like I learn something every time I open it (because I do).
Perhaps I am boring, but I just like a standard lemon lemonade! But I guess if a raspberry accidentally sneaks in there, that would be okay too…
Would it be sacrilege if I said my favorite is actually a blend of lemonade and iced tea, with lots of mint thrown in there?
I could gulp this by the gallon in the hot Texas heat! What a gorgeous and refreshing drink for the spring and summer. Thanks for sharing, girls!
Any kind of berry, yum!
I like my lemonade with wild clover honey instead of granulated sugar, it adds a different flavor and is so yummy.
Love kefir and fermented foods like kimchi but did not like kombucha at all…blackberry lemonade sounds like it would play well with the tartness that comes from fermentation.
Oh baby I love a good lemonade! The fact that it is super good for your gut doesn’t hurt either.
I love lemonade with tea in it, and extra lemon!
I love strawberry mango lemonade.
I trust you and your lacto lemonade — as long as I get a trough of it and there’s a flask nearby 😉
Strawberry lemonade is my favorite!
Raspberry lemonade is probably my favorite. Though a cucumber lemonade sounds extra refreshing.
Love strawberry lemonade!
I like all flavors, but I guess raspberry is at the top of the list!
That is such an interesting idea for a cookbook!
I’d have to say my favourite type of lemonaid is strawberry, but I’ve never had blackberry/raspberry. Sounds good!
My favorite type of lemonade is a mint lemonade, super refreshing in the summer!
strawberry lemonade! yumm
I love strawberry lemonade! Id love to win a copy of this book! We are always looking for ways to make our bodies more healthy with what we eat and drink over here 🙂 I’m interested in what the ginger beer tastes like!
I tried mango and peach in lemonade and have to say it was really good!! I was even shocked. My daughter suggested it, who knew?? Really good!
Raspberry lemonade!
I love lemonade with fresh strawberries.
I like strawberry lemonade!
Watermelon lemonade is definitely my favorite flavor!
I liked this page on pinterest so I could check out the recipe because it sounded so good! Then I realized that I already have this book,lol! I just made a gallon of the lacto-fermented lemonade so I can give this a try.
This’s definitely my favorite drink of all time. What a beautiful color. And tasty for sure. Totally love it.
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