Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

By Jaclyn

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz pkg frozen unsweetened raspberries
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 1/2 T. finely grated lemon peel
• 1 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1 liter bottle chilled sparkling water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine frozen raspberries, sugar, and 1/2 c. 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.

2. Mix lemon peel into raspberry syrup in bowl. Chill until cold.

3. Stir raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water in large pitcher to blend.