Frozen Lemonade with Blackberry Puree

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: beverages

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. simple syrup (see related recipe at left)
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries, juiced (about 1/3 cup), plus more blackberries for garnish
  • 4 1/2 cups ice cubes
  • 4 fresh mint sprigs

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the 1 1/4 cups lemon juice, the orange juice and the 3/4 cup simple syrup. Set aside.

  2. In another small bowl, stir together the blackberry juice, the 1 tsp. lemon juice and the 2 Tbs. simple syrup. Set aside.

  3. Put the ice cubes in a blender and add the lemon juice mixture. Using the ice crush feature of the blender or high speed, blend until smooth.

  4. Put 1 Tbs. of the blackberry puree into each of 4 glasses. Pour in the frozen lemonade, dividing evenly. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a few blackberries. Serve immediately.

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