Raspberry Mint Cooler

Name: Raspberry Mint Cooler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 9 cups water, divided; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup sugar; 30 ounces frozen raspberries or 30 ounces fresh raspberries, if in season; 18 ounces lemonade concentrate

Submitted by Slatts

"This refreshing drink can be made anytime of the year using frozen raspberries. I don't know what magazine I clipped this from but the recipe is attributed to Patty Kile. Prep time does not include overnight refrigeration to allow the flavors to meld."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 12

ingredients

9 cups water, divided
1 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
30 ounces frozen raspberries or 30 ounces fresh raspberries, if in season
18 ounces lemonade concentrate

directions

In a large sauce pan bring 3 cups of water, mint, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in raspberries, lemonade concentrate, and remaining water.
Refrigerate overnight.
Strain liquid into a large pitcher.
Take the remaining raspberries and mint leaves and press through a sieve to collect remaining juices. Discard the seeds and leaves. Add collected juices to the pitcher.
Serve over ice.