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Berry-Vodka Cooler

Omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly drink.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1

10-ounce package frozen sweetened raspberries in syrup, thawed

1

10-ounce package frozen sweetened strawberries in syrup, thawed

1

/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3

cups black cherry juice

2

cups currant-flavored vodka or plain vodka

2

cups sparkling water

3

cups ice cubes

Optional garnish: Fresh mint sprigs

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine thawed raspberries with syrup, strawberries with syrup, and lemon juice in processor. Purée until smooth. Strain liquid into pitcher; discard solids in strainer. Add cherry juice and vodka. Stir well. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Chill.)

  2. Step 2

    Stir sparkling water and ice cubes into pitcher. Pour cooler into cocktail glasses. Garnish with mint, if desired.