Categories: Blackberries, Cold Beverage

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup blackberry
• 1 -2 drops blue food coloring

Directions

1. Combine 2 cups 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 cup 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.

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