From: Country Living US
Raspberry-Mint Lemonade

Yields:
8
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 3Serve over ice garnished with mint sprigs and lemon slices. Add vodka, if desired.
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