Raspberry Lemonade

1 package (10 oz) frozen sweetened raspberries in syrup, thawed
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
4 cups ice
3-4 lemons
Scored lemon slices, fresh raspberries and fresh mint leaves (optional)

In large microwave safe cooker, combine raspberries, water and sugar. Microwave, covered, on high 4 minutes or until boiling. Whisk mixture to break up raspberries. Place ice in a pitcher, strain raspberry mixture over ice.

Juice lemons to measure ¾ cup juice; add to raspberry mixture in pitcher. Add enough additional cold water to make 2 quarts; Chill.

Serve lemonade over ice. Garnish with scored lemon slices, fresh raspberries and mint leaves, if desired.

Yields 8, 8oz servings.