Blackberry Lemonade - VeryVera
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Blackberry Lemonade

  • Prep Time: 5m
  • Cook Time: 20m
  • Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

  • 4 c water, divided
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1 c blackberries

Instructions

  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. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

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