Blackberry Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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