Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Combine frozen raspberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and berries thaw.
3. 3
   Increase heat and boil 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Strain raspberry mixture into bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids in stainer.
5. 5
   Mix lemon peel into raspberry syrup in bowl.
6. 6
   Chill until cold.
7. 7
   Stir raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water in large pitcher to blend.
8. 8
   Fill 6 glasses with ice cubes.
9. 9
   Pour raspberry lemonade into glasses.
10. 10
    Add fresh raspberries to each glass, if desired.
11. 11
    Garnish with lemon slices and serve.