Raspberry Refresher Recipes

RASPBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Combine the raspberries and ½ cup of the lemon juice in a blender; purée until smooth, then pass the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl to strain out the seeds (the fastest way to force it through is by pressing a ladle against the strainer in a circular motion). Add the remaining lemon juice, water, and sugar to the bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste, then and add more sugar, lemon juice or water if necessary (keep in mind that ice cubes will water it down). Pour into glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon wedges, raspberries and fresh mint, if desired. The lemonade will keep in the fridge for a few days.

PINEAPPLE-RASPBERRY RUM REFRESHER

Steps:

• Gently muddle the raspberries in a pretty footed glass. Top with the ice cubes, coconut water, pineapple juice and rum. Stir gently and serve with the mint leaves.

RASPBERRY REFRESHER

Steps:

• In large saucepan crush berries. Then stir in sugar, vinegar, and 1/2 cup water.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 20 minutes.
• Strain out seeds and refrigerate.
• Before serving stir in ginger ale and remaining water.
• Serve over ice.