BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

1½ cups lemon juice + 2tbs
1½ cups sugar (I used half sugar, half stevia)
1 cup blackberries
2 cups water + 5 cups water
Directions
In a medium sauce pan, combine 2 cups water and sugar and bring to a boil - stirring occasionally.
Remove from stove and allow to cool down.
Using a blender or food processor, puree 1 cup blackberries + 2 tbs lemon juice.
In a large pitcher, combine water/sugar mixture and lemon juice.
Using a fine mesh strainer, pour blackberry puree into strainer and stir contents into pitcher.
Add additional 5 cups water and stir.
Serve with ice and fresh lemons and berries if desired.