Blackberry Lemonade

Name: Blackberry Lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 4 cups water, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup blackberries; 1 to 2 drops blue food coloring, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: about 1-1/2 quarts.

Here's a special drink that's perfect when blackberries are in season. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor. —Rich Murray, Nevada, Missouri

Ingredients

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

Directions

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, zest 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 in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

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