Blue Lemonade

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, or to taste
• Pared rind of 3 lemons
• Juice of 6 large lemons (to make 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup blackberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• Ice (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of the water with 1 cup of the sugar. Bring them to a boil over low heat, stirring until the sugar melts. Turn the heat up and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until the syrup begins to thicken slightly.
2. Stir in the remaining 3 cups of water with the lemon rind and the juice. Remove the pan from the heat.
3. In a food processor or blender, puree the blackberries and blueberries and add them to the syrup. Let the mixture cool to room temperature and set it aside for 1 hour.
4. Strain well into a large pitcher to remove the seeds and skins from the berries. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Serve over ice.