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Raspberry-Vodka Spritzer
RASPBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries, plus more for garnish
COCKTAIL:
- ice
- 4 tablespoons raspberry syrup, divided
- 3 ounces vodka, divided
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced and divided
- sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
- 6 fresh rapberries, divided
In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add raspberries; stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain through fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids with back of spoon; discard solids. Transfer syrup to glass jar or airtight container. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Remaining syrup will keep up to one week.
Fill each glass with ice, 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup, 1½ ounces of vodka, and lemon juice. Stir and finish off with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
Garnish each glass with a couple of sprigs of fresh thyme and fresh raspberries.
