The mulberries are ripe! Since moving to the Midwest I have loved to go foraging for mulberries. They grow on trees and can normally be found at the edge of hiking or biking paths. Well this year we have discovered several near our house and one even in our back woods!! They are a delicious snack that is similar to a sweet blackberry, just not as tart.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh Mulberries, washed
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 limes
• Ice

Directions

Mulberry Syrup

• Add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar to a pot on the stove. Bring to boil for 2-3 minutes. Turn off and add mulberries.
• Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• Strain through fine mesh sleeve.
• Allow to cool.

Limeade

• Juice limes and pick out seeds. Set aside
• Add 1 1/2 cup of sugar to a gallon pitcher. Add lime juice and stir until combined.
• Add water till it reaches the gallon mark on pitcher.
• Serve over ice. If mulberry limeades are desired, add 2 TBS of mulberry syrup to each glass of limeade. ENJOY!!