Raspberry Orange Sparklers Recipes

RASPBERRY-ORANGE WATER

Steps:

• Place 1 thinly sliced orange and 1 pint raspberries (lightly crushed) in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Stir well and strain, discarding the solids. For serving, add fresh orange slices and raspberries for garnish and plenty of ice. The infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

RASPBERRY-ORANGE SPARKLERS

Steps:

• Pulse 1 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup each mint and sugar in a food processor. Let sit 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then strain through a fine mesh sieve. For each drink, combine 1/2 ounce each of the puree and orange-flavored vodka in a glass; top with sparkling white wine and garnish with raspberries.

CRANBERRY SPARKLER

Steps:

• Combine rum and juices. Fill three rocks or old-fashioned glasses with ice. Divide rum mixture evenly among glasses; top each with 2 ounces ginger ale. If desired, serve with fresh raspberries and cranberries.

RASPBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine raspberries, orange juice and sugar in saucepan.
• Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
• Dissolve constarach in water.
• Add to pan and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Chill sauce until cold, about 15 minutes.