Frozen Lemonade with Blackberry Puree

By Afton

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. simple syrup (see related
• recipe at left)
• 1 pint fresh blackberries, juiced (about 1/3 cup),
• plus more blackberries for garnish
• 4 1/2 cups ice cubes
• 4 fresh mint sprigs

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from williams-sonoma.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the 1 1/4 cups lemon juice, the orange juice and the 3/4 cup simple syrup. Set aside.

In another small bowl, stir together the blackberry juice, the 1 tsp. lemon juice and the 2 Tbs. simple syrup. Set aside.

Put the ice cubes in a blender and add the lemon juice mixture. Using the ice crush feature of the blender or high speed, blend until smooth.

Put 1 Tbs. of the blackberry puree into each of 4 glasses. Pour in the frozen lemonade, dividing evenly. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a few blackberries. Serve immediately.