grownup raspberry limeade

By DUZE • July 7, 2011 • 1 Comments

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Author Notes: This is a modified version of a great and beautiful cocktail I had in Israel. mmm. The original had pomegranate seeds floating in it... - DUZE

Serves 4-6

1 pint raspberries
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 organic lemon,juice and zest of
1/2 cup organic cane sugar
2 cups water
1 cans frozen limeade
1 can lime perrier water
1 can water
4-6 ounces tequila
2 sprigs fresh mint

Raspberry Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, boil the frozen raspberries, lemon juice, sugar and 2 cups water until reduced in half. Strain. Reserve and cool.
Wash the fresh raspberries. Place in a bowl and top with the tequila. Place in the fridge overnight.
Blend together the limeade and enough water to fill its container in a blender. When well mixed pour into large pitcher. Using the limeade container, fill with the lime perrier. Mix with a mixing spoon into the limeade mixture.
Grab four highball glasses. Divide the tequila soaked raspberries into the four glasses evenly. Top with 1 1/2 ounces of the raspberry syrup in each glass. Fill remainder of glasses with limeade mixture. Garnish with mint.Serve immediately. Enjoy!