Raspberry Cooler

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 2 pints raspberries
• 1 lemon (sliced 1/4" thick)
• 1 vanilla bean (split, seeds scraped, pod reserved or 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 c sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a double boiler, or heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, cook and stirring until raspberries have released most of their juices, about 12 minutes.

Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently with the back of a spoon, discard solids. Let cool.

Pour 1/4c syrup into 3 ice filled glasses. Top each with 1c selzer and serve with lemon wedge.