Blackberry Lemonade

By flour_arrangements

RICH MURRAY • Nevada, Missouri
This is a great beverage for any summer gathering,
whenever blackberries are in season—usually June and
July. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water, divided
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 to 2 drops blue food coloring, optional

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups water and sugar to a
boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove
from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel and
remaining water; cool slightly.

2. In a blender, combine 1 cup of lemon mixture and the
blackberries; cover and process until blended. Strain and
discard seeds. Pour blackberry mixture and remaining
lemon mixture into a pitcher; stir well. Add food coloring
if desired. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.