How about sipping away the last of summer with Blackberry Lemonade Sparklers this weekend? This tart twist on a favorite drink, lemonade, is perfect for a hot, humid night sitting on your front porch.
Blackberry Lemonade Sparklers
Adapted from Rachel Ray
3 cups blackberries
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cups water
2 cups lemon juice (I use 1/2 cup concentrate and 1-1/2 cup freshly squeezed juice from 8 lemons)
Ice
Seltzer Water
Fresh Mint
In a medium bowl, mash berries and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water. Strain into a large pitcher. Press with a spoon to extract any extra juice. Stir in lemon juice. Fill glasses halfway with ice. Pour the blackberry lemon mixture 1/3 of the way up the glass. Fill remainder of glass with seltzer water. Stir with straw. Top with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
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