Raspberry Lemonade Cooler Recipes

RASPBERRY LEMONADE COOLERS

Steps:

• Mash berries in large bowl. Add vodka; cover and cihll overnight.
• Strain, pressing on solids to relase liquid (there should be about 3 cups of raspberry vodka).
• Place lemon pieces and sugar in large pitcher. Mash lemons with large wooden spoon to release juices. Add lemonade and raspberry vodka; stir to blend. (can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.).
• Add ice cubes to pitcher and stir well. Divide lemonade, mashed lemons, and ice among 8 glasses. Serve.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE COOLER

Steps:

• Mash berries in large bowl.
• Add vodka; cover and chill overnight.
• Strain, pressing on solids to release liquid (there should be about 3 cups raspberry vodka).
• Place lemon pieces, sugar, and ginger, if desired, in large pitcher.
• Mash lemons with large wooden spoon to release juices.
• Add lemonade and raspberry vodka; stir to blend.
• This can be made 8 hours ahead.
• Cover and chill.
• Add ice cubes to pitcher and stir well.
• Divide lemonade, mashed lemons, and ice among 8 glasses.
• Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

CAMPFIRE RASPBERRY LEMONADE COCKTAILS

Steps:

• Boil the sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add the basil to the syrup and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Strain the basil syrup into a small pitcher and discard the basil. Whisk the lemon juice into basil syrup. Pour the mixture into 3 ice cube trays and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
• Pop the lemonade ice cubes into a large re-sealable plastic bag (freeze for up to 1 week).
• When ready to serve, add the lemonade ice cubes, frozen raspberries and water to a tall pitcher. Stir until evenly mixed. Top with vodka, if using.
• For camping: Pack the lemonade ice cubes and frozen raspberries in a cooler. Be sure to pack the remaining ingredients and a tall pitcher.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Puree the raspberries in a blender and strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk together until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice.

RASPBERRY COOLER (NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE)

Steps:

• Combine sugar, mint leaves & water in 2-qt casserole.
• Cook in microwave at full-power or stove-top till mixture begins to boil (about 2 1/2 - 4 minutes). Stir halfway thru cooking time, then let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add frozen raspberries + limeade & stir till raspberries are thawed.
• Gradually stir in club soda just b4 serving over ice.