RASPBERRY-MINT LIMEADE

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Mint adds a refreshing twist to this party-ready limeade that tastes delicious straight or spiked!

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup raspberries
1/4 cup water
2 cups Raspberry Mint Syrup
1 cup unsweetened lime juice, fresh or bottled
3 cups water
1 cup sparkling water
Ice
Gin or vodka, if desired

Steps:

  • Finely chop mint, and rub into sugar OR pulse mint and sugar in food processor. Place mint sugar in 1-quart saucepan with raspberries and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, raspberries break down, and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, and strain through fine mesh strainer. Set raspberry mint syrup aside to cool.
  • In large pitcher, mix raspberry mint syrup, lime juice, 3 cups water and the sparkling water. Serve immediately with lots of ice and a shot of gin, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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