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Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Rating

Calories

168.0

Protein

1.0

Sodium

23.0

A colorful and sophisticated summer drink.

1 12-ounce package frozen unsweetened raspberries (about 3 cups)

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

1 cup fresh lemon juice

1 1-liter bottle (33.8 ounces) chilled sparkling water or club soda

Ice cubes

Fresh raspberries (optional)

Lemon slices

Combine frozen raspberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and berries thaw. Increase heat and boil 3 minutes. Strain raspberry mixture into bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids in strainer. Mix lemon peel into raspberry syrup in bowl. Chill until cold.
Stir raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water in large pitcher to blend. Fill 6 glasses with ice cubes. Pour raspberry lemonade into glasses. Add fresh raspberries to each glass, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.