Beet Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup finely grated raw beet
• 6 cups filtered water, divided

Instructions:

• In a blender or a food processor (fitted with the blade attachment), blend together lemon juice, sugar, shredded beet, and 1 cup of water.  Blend for 1 minute until the mixture is bright pink and well combined. 
• Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and into a medium bowl.  Use the back of a spoon to press any remaining juice out of the beets and into the lemonade.  Transfer strained mixture to a pitcher and discard the beets.  
• Add remaining 5 cups of water to the pitcher and stir.  Taste and add more lemon or sugar as necessary.  
• Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled.