RASPBERRY LEMONADE

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) package unsweetened frozen raspberries
• 3 cups water, divided
• 1/2 cup granulated no-calorie sweetener (or 12 packets os any sweetener you prefer)*
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice(about 3 lemons)
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• Crushed ice
• Fresh raspberries, as desired for garnishing

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from Marlene Koch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Makes 4 servings

1. Place the raspberries in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute to thaw.  Stir in 1 cup of the water and lightly crush the berries with a spoon. Strain the juice through a sieve or strainer pressing firmly on the berries to get all of their juice out. Discard the pulp and seeds.

2. Add the remaining 2 cups of water, along with the sweetener, sugar, lemon juice and zest and stir. Place in a pitcher with crushed ice, or pour over ice in individual glasses to serve. Feel free to garnish with fresh raspberries.

The frozen lemonade mixers at Auntie Anne’s are almost as popular as their pretzels. Their smallest raspberry lemonade drink contains 15 teaspoons of added sugar and 240 calories.