Raspberry Rickey

Ingredients

• 113 c. red raspberries
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. lime juice
• 2 c. sparkling mineral water
• 1 c. Red Raspberry Vodka

Instructions

1. Make raspberry syrup: Place raspberries in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add the sugar and lime juice and mash with the back of a wooden spoon.
3. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds and set aside.
5. Make the drink: Fill 4 large glasses with ice and pour 1/4 cup of syrup in each glass.
6. Add 3/4 cup sparkling water to each glass and stir to combine.
7. If using vodka, add 1/4 cup (or less to taste) to each glass, stir to combine, and top with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
8. Garnish glasses with fresh raspberries and lime wedges, if desired.
9. Enjoy with Strawberry-Tomato Salsa.