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    Photo by: Marcus Nilsson | Recipe by Tracey Seaman
    Berry-Lemon Sparklers-
    Make your own fruity soda with fresh berries.

    8 Servings | Prep 10 min
    Ingredients:
    * 1 1/2 pints raspberries or ... more 
    Photo by: Marcus Nilsson | Recipe by Tracey Seaman
    Berry-Lemon Sparklers-
    Make your own fruity soda with fresh berries.

    8 Servings | Prep 10 min
    Ingredients:
    * 1 1/2 pints raspberries or blackberries, plus more for garnish
    * 1 1/3 cups sugar
    * 2 cups lemon juice (from 8 lemons)
    * Ice
    * Seltzer
    * Mint sprigs, for garnish

    Directions:
    1. In a medium bowl, mash the 1 1/2 pints berries with the sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water, then strain into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract any juice. Stir in the lemon juice and 2 1/2 cups more water.
    2. Fill 8 pint glasses halfway with ice. Pour about 3/4 cup berry-lemon mixture into each glass, top with a splash of seltzer and stir to combine. Garnish with berries and a mint sprig.


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