Nimmers Nummer Raspberry Cooler Food

RASPBERRY MINT COOLER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water, mint and sugar to a boil.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add the raspberries and the lemonade concentrate; gently mash raspberries.
• Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth; place over a 1-gal. container.
• Slowly pour raspberry mixture into strainer' and discard pulp and mint.
• Add cold water to the raspberry juice; stir well.
• Serve over ice.

RASPBERRY COOLER

Steps:

• Combine frozen raspberries, orange juice, and wine in a blender. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint and raspberries.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE COOLER

Steps:

• Mash berries in large bowl.
• Add vodka; cover and chill overnight.
• Strain, pressing on solids to release liquid (there should be about 3 cups raspberry vodka).
• Place lemon pieces, sugar, and ginger, if desired, in large pitcher.
• Mash lemons with large wooden spoon to release juices.
• Add lemonade and raspberry vodka; stir to blend.
• This can be made 8 hours ahead.
• Cover and chill.
• Add ice cubes to pitcher and stir well.
• Divide lemonade, mashed lemons, and ice among 8 glasses.
• Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

RASPBERRY MINT CAIRO COOLER

Steps:

• Rub the mint leaves around the inside of a large iced tea jug or pitcher, then drop them into the glass.
• Pour in remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Serve with a lime wedge on the edge of the glass.
• Our troop leader Nashawn, also made this recipe using mint and raspberry extract to taste, and it got rave reviews.
• For an alcohol variation, add 1-2 shots (30-60ml) of dark rum to 16 ounces of cooler. (No, The Girl scouts did not partake of this version!).

RASPBERRY COOLER

Steps:

• Fill glass with ice. Add Smirnoff Raspberry Flavored Vodka, soda, and lime juice. Stir well. Garnish with lime slice.;