Raspberry Mint Cooler

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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

1. In a large sauce pan bring 3 cups of water, mint, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
2. Stir in raspberries, lemonade concentrate, and remaining water.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Strain liquid into a large pitcher.
5. 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.
6. Serve over ice.