Stir up a raspberry lime rickey

Raspberry lime rickey
Perfect as a thirst-quencher for a hot summer’s day, you can also try a more sophisticated version by adding a dash of rum, gin or vodka to the mix.

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (375 ml) fresh raspberries
• 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
• 1 cup (250 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (preferably key lime)
• 1½ cups (375 ml) chilled limonata (Italian lemon soda)
• 1½ cups (375 ml) chilled club soda
• 3 cups (750 ml) crushed ice
• 1 lime, cut into wheels for garnish
• Mint sprigs and extra berries for garnish

Preparation
In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together the raspberries and the sugar with ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water.

Stir to dissolve the sugar and soften the raspberries, pressing them against the side of the pan until they release their juices, about 4 minutes. Press the raspberry purée through a fine sieve into a pitcher.

Gently pour in the fresh lime juice, limonata and soda, stirring to combine. Serve over crushed ice in tall glasses garnished with a lime wheel, a sprig of fresh mint and a scattering of raspberries.

 

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