Frozen Blackberry Lemonade

It has gotten hot! Signaling the time for cooling drinks. Frozen lemonades, refreshing in taste, temperature and texture, are great for kicking off the season. Blended with blackberries and made with honey, may even be pretty healthy for you.

Frozen Blackberry Lemonade
12 ounces frozen blackberries
4 medium lemons
3 to 6 tablespoons honey (how sweet do you like your lemonade?)
4 cups cold water (use carbonated water if desired)
Place 1/2 the berries in a blender container. Wash two lemons well under running water. Zest one lemon over berries. Squeeze the juice of the zested lemon and one other into the blender container. Add 1/2 the honey and then 1/2 of the water. Place cover on blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a serving pitcher. Repeat with the other half of ingredients. Serve right away.

Hints: There are seeds. The blackberries are loaded with them and I don't strain the lemonade, although you could if the seeds are a concern for you. Use room temperature lemons to get the most juice out and make sure you strain the lemon seeds out. I have used commercially frozen blackberries and have frozen my own for this recipe. Layer fresh blackberries on a wax paper lined tray and pop in the freezer for an hour or two. Once frozen, place them in a zip top bag and remove as much air as possible. They will keep for several months.

It's a hit! Sophie and Robby are working on their third cups here.