Raspberry-Mint Lemonade

Name: Raspberry-Mint Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 pt. raspberries; 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish; 2/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons) plus slices for garnish; Chilled vodka, optional

By Virginia WillisPublished: Jul 2, 2015

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Serve lemonade with vodka nearby so everyone can make their cocktail as stiff - or mild - as they like.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 pt. raspberries
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons) plus slices for garnish
Chilled vodka, optional

Directions

1. Step 1Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, just until the sugar melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Step 2Place raspberries and mint leaves in a pitcher. Using the end of a spoon or a muddler, crush until pulpy and smashed. Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and 3 cups water, and stir to combine. Add enough ice to fill the pitcher.
3. Step 3Serve over ice garnished with mint sprigs and lemon slices. Add vodka, if desired.