Blackberry Lemonade

Dreamgoddess's Note:

Delicious blackberry flavored lemonade! This is a Taste of Home recipe.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 quarts

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup blackberry
• 1 -2 drop blue food coloring (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine 2 c water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Stirring occasionally, boil for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; add in the lemon juice, lemon peel and remaining 2 c water.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Combine 1 c of the lemon mixture, and the blackberries in a blender.
6. Blend well; strain the mixture and discard the seeds.
7. Pour the blackberry and remaining lemon mixture in a pitcher.
8. Stir well and add food coloring if desired.
9. Chill and serve over ice.

Reviews

[Chef #1119069]

Used artificial sweetener and it turned out just fine! Skipped the food coloring and it was plenty colorful on its own. Double it to get a pitcher full to share!

[Aunt Mo]

Really yummy! I made it exactly as written, except we left the seeds in and it was great! It's like drinking a little pulp with it. This is a real winner!!! UPDATE: I just tried making this with half blackberries and half peaches (with skin on) and it's super delish too!

[cookin'away]

Good! We found the flavor to be really intense, but good. I put 4 trays of ice cubes in with the warm drink and put it in the fridge. I also skipped the food coloring. Thanks!