RASPBERRY LEMONADE

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Enlist raspberries -- those on the verge of being overripe are perfect -- to sweeten lemonade and turn it a pleasing shade of pink. Pounding the lemon slices releases oil from the rinds, rounding out the flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 sliced lemons
2 cups raspberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups water
2 1/4 cups tequila blanco (optional)
Mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine lemons, raspberries, and sugar in a large pot. Pound the mixture firmly with the end of a straight rolling pin (or a large wooden spoon), extracting as much juice as possible, about 10 minutes. Stir in water. Pour through a sieve into a large bowl. Press the solids until all juice is extracted. Discard the solids. Serve over ice.
  • Cocktail version: Stir tequila into lemonade. Serve over ice, and garnish with mint.

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