Summertime Blackberry Lemonade

This drink is a great way to cool the whole family down on a hot summer day!

What You'll Need:

4 cups of water, divided

1 cup of sugar

1 cup of lemon juice 

1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest

1 cup of blackberries

What You'll Need to Do:

Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil in a large saucepan.

Boil for two minutes stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat.

Stir in lemon juice, remaining water, and zest.

In a blender combine 1 cup of the lemon mixture and the blackberries.

Blend until smooth.

Strain and discard the seeds.

Pour blackberry mixture and remaining lemon mixture into a pitcher.

Stir well.

Refrigerate until chilled.

Serve over ice.

Enjoy!