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