How to make a summer berry punch from scratch

As with any recipe on this website, I highly recommend starting completely from scratch for ultimate satisfaction. That means growing your own produce, too. However, don’t feel daunted if you want to make your own summer berry punch but haven’t grown your own berries – that’s why I’ve written this at the end of winter, so that you can grow your own in time for those balmy summer days in the garden!

 

Non-alcoholic summer berry punch recipe (makes 3 litres)

This summer berry punch recipe is non-alcoholic so that everyone can enjoy it – however, feel free to add alcohol if you so desire (and always drink responsibly).

Ingredients:

• 250g Strawberries
• 250g Raspberries
• 100g Loganberries
• 100g Blueberries
• 100g Blackberries
• 1.25 litre lemonade
• 1.25 litre cranberry juice
• The juice of two limes

Method:

1. Throw a handful of the strawberries, raspberries and loganberries into a blender with 500ml of water. Blend until smooth, then pour into ice cube trays and leave overnight.
2. Place the rest of the fruit into a punchbowl, then pour in the lemonade and cranberry juice. Cover the bowl and leave in the fridge overnight for the flavours to infuse.
3. When you’re ready to serve, add the ice cubes to the punch. Pour in the juice from the limes, then mix gently.
4. Serve with a ladel and chilled mason jars so that you can experience the coolness of this beautiful summer punch for as long as possible!