Raspberry Vanilla Lemonade

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 1 cup turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw; substitute granulated white sugar)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice or lime
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 vanilla bean, split (optional)
• 2 cups ice

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, raspberries, and vanilla in a large pitcher or bowl. Stir and let macerate for 20 minutes. Use the back of a fork to mash raspberries periodically.

Add lemon juice or lime and water, and stir. Add the vanilla bean, if using, and ice. Stir and serve immediately.