Add a little fizz by substituting sparkling water or club soda for the two cups of water. Or make a sophisticated brunch beverage by using Champagne or sparkling wine.
Ingredients
1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices (optional)
Fresh raspberries (optional)
Directions
Puree thawed berries in processor. Strain into pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much liquid as possible. Mix in lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Mix in 2 cups water. Fill pitcher with ice. Let stand 5 minutes. Fill 4 to 6 tall glasses with ice; add lemonade. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries.
