Sparkling Raspberry Cherry Punch

Ingredients

• 1 box raspberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• Liquid from 1 bottle of maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup prepared raspberry syrup (per serving)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (per serving)
• 1/2 cup crushed ice (per serving)
• Carbonated water (per serving)

Method

1. 1 Combine raspberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until fruit is soft.
2. 2 Rub the mixture through a fine sieve to create a smooth syrup. Stir in chopped cherries and their liquid.
3. 3 To serve, add 1/2 cup syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 cup crushed ice to a tall glass.
4. 4 Top with carbonated water and serve immediately.