Raspberry Lemonade

By dgebo

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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