Raspberry Lemonade Fizz (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - Fresh mint sprigs, for topping (if you want)

02 - 4 cups ice-cold sparkling water

03 - 1 cup plain water

04 - Half a cup white sugar

05 - Juice from about four lemons for 1 cup

06 - 1 cup ripe raspberries

01 - Pour that sparkling water into the pitcher right before you serve. Give it a gentle mix so it stays bubbly.

02 - Dump the squished berries, lemon juice, and that cooled sugar water into a big pitcher. Stir it up good.

03 - Fill the glasses with your drink and toss on some mint leaves or a few raspberries if you like.

04 - Take the raspberries and squish them in a bowl until they're juicy and broken down.

05 - Push the lemon juice through a mesh strainer to get rid of any seeds or pulp pieces.

06 - Heat up the sugar and water together in a saucepan, stirring while it melts. Let it cool off once the sugar is gone.

01 - Test it for sweetness as you go—add sugar slowly until it's just right for you.

02 - Chill every ingredient ahead of time so it turns out extra crisp and cooling.

03 - Want to get creative? Swap in some flavored sparkling water for a fun twist.