Berry Lemonade

By mamacasma

We added sweet raspberries and blackberries to traditional lemonade to create this summer beverage, perfect for summer gatherings. Add muddled fresh mint for an alternate twist.

Ingredients

• 8 cups cold water
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups (from 15 to 16 medium lemons) fresh lemon juice
• 3 strips (3 inches by 1 inch each) lemon peel
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• Ice cubes
• Seltzer or club soda

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare sugar syrup: In 4-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water with sugar and lemon peel to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover saucepan and boil 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
2. Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse berries until pureed. Pour into medium-mesh sieve set over large bowl and press berry mixture with back of spoon to remove seeds; discard seeds.
3. Remove peel from syrup; stir syrup into berry puree with lemon juice and remaining 4 cups water. Makes 13 cups. Pour into large pitcher with tight-fitting lid. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days. Serve over ice. Add seltzer to taste; garnish with berries and lemon slices.