Blackberry Limeade

Ingredients

• 6 cups water, divided
• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
• 8 thin lime slices
• Fresh blackberries (optional)

Method:

• Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. 
• Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; discard seeds. 
• Add remaining 5 cups water, sugar, and juice to pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves.
• Place 1 lime slice and a few blackberries, if desired, into each of 8 glasses; pour about 1 cup limeade over each serving.