Hard Raspberry Lemonade

By srumbel

We started by making a Simple Syrup with warm water and Truvia natural sweetener, squeezed lemons for a fresh taste and mashed fresh raspberries to bring out the extra flavor. A little more water and extra Truvia to taste, along with Vodka, and we have Hard Raspberry Lemonade.
from hoosierhomemade.com

Ingredients

• Simple Syrup
• 1 cup warm water
• 7 tablespoons Truvia
• Raspberry Lemonade
• 3 cups fresh lemon juice, about 14 large lemons
• 3 cups water
• 8-10 fresh raspberries, mashed
• Fresh raspberries for garnish
• Truvia to taste
• 1 oz. Vodka, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a measuring cup, add warm water
Whisk in Truvia until completed dissolved, set aside to cool
In a small bowl, add 8-10 raspberries and mash with spoon
Squeeze juice from lemons
In a large pitcher, add Lemon Juice, Mashed Raspberries, Water and Simple Syrup, mix well
Add more Truvia to taste, if desired
Fill glass with ice, add Vodka if desired, and fill with Raspberry Lemonade, stir well
Serve immediately