Berry Lemonade Summer (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 1/2 cups thawed frozen mixed berries or 2 cups fresh berries like raspberries, blueberries, blackberries
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1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated real fine
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup lemon juice, squeezed fresh
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4 cups water, keep a little aside
# How to Make It:
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Pour your berry lemonade into a big pitcher, pop it in the fridge till cold, then pour over ice when you’re ready to drink.
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Stir in your strained berry blend, any leftover berry juices, the last of your water, and the rest of your cooled lemon mix. Mix it up so it’s all even.
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Use a mesh strainer to get the seeds out of your berry blend. Toss the solid bits you catch.
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Take a cup of your cooled lemony mix, toss it and the berries into your blender, and whiz it together till it’s smooth.
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Mix lemon juice and lemon zest straight into the hot syrup, then just let that cool off till it’s no longer warm.
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In a large pot, heat sugar and 2 cups water, giving it a stir here and there. Let it hit a good boil for two minutes. Kill the heat after that.
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For frozen berries, put them in a strainer over a bowl until they’re all thawed out. Save any juice that comes out at the bottom.
# Additional Tips:
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Really want a clear drink? Make sure you get all those little berry bits out when you strain.