A Blackberry Surprise

6 cups Water, divided 3 cups Fresh Blackberries 1/2 - 1 cup Sugar, depending on your taste buds 1 can Frozen Limeade 1/2 - 1 cup Vodka, depending on your taste buds For Garnishing: 8 Thin Lime Slices, optional Fresh Blackberries (optional) Note: Omit the vodka for a drink for all ages.

Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; discard seeds. Add remaining 5 cups water, sugar, limeade and vodka to pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Place 1 lime slice and a few blackberries, if desired, into each of 8 glasses; pour about 1 cup limeade over each serving.