Berry Lemonade

• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen unsweetened mixed berries, thawed
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 cup vanilla simple syrup, recipe follows
• 3 cups water (or more to taste)
• ice
• Vanilla Simple Syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, pod reserved

1. In a blender, combine the berries, lemonade concentrate and syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher(The blended mixture can be strained through a fine mesh sieve to remove the berry seeds, if preferred). Add the water and stir, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Pour the lemonade into ice-filled glasses and serve.
2. To make Vanilla Simple Syrup:
3. In a small saucepan, over medium heat combine the sugar, water, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla pod. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
4. Yield: 1 cup.

frozen lemonade concentrate, vanilla simple syrup, water, vanilla simple syrup, sugar, water, vanilla bean

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berry-lemonade-478438 (may not work)