Raspberry Rambler

Directions

1. 1
   At least 3 hours ahead, make the ice forms, consisting of slices of lemon and raspberries.
2. 2
   To make the Raspberry Puree, process 4 cups of fresh or frozen raspberries to a smooth puree in a blender.
3. 3
   Strain the puree into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, pushing on the mixture with the back of a wooden spoon to extract all the juice.
4. 4
   Combine the puree, pineapple juice, vodka and lime juice in the punch bowl and mix well.
5. 5
   Just before serving, slowly pour in the sparkling water.
6. 6
   Place the ice form in the punch.
7. 7
   Garnish with the lime slices and raspberries, if desired.
8. 8
   Note: For a nonalcoholic Raspberry Rambler, substitute 2 cups pineapple juice for the vodka.