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Blackberry Lemonade

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

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. 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.


Yield: about 1-1/2 quarts.

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 17, 2008

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