Blackberry Limeade

By MJH

This summer cooler is great to bring along on a picnic or to serve at a backyard party. Pour over ice, if desired.

Ingredients

• 6 cups water, divided
• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
• 8 thin lime slices
• Fresh blackberries (optional)

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth.

Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; discard seeds.

Add remaining 5 cups water, sugar, and juice to pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves.

Place 1 lime slice and a few blackberries, if desired, into each of 8 glasses; pour about 1 cup limeade over each serving.