Cranberry Raspberry Freeze Recipe

Cranberry Raspberry Freeze Recipe - serves 6

2 cups of raspberry, or one 12-ounce package frozen lightly sweetened red raspberries, thawed
1/2 boiling water
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
1 cup ice cubes
One 12-ounce can reduced-calorie lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled
Lemon slices (optional)

Place the 2 cups raspberries in a fine-mesh sieve set over a large glass measure or pitcher. Pour boiling water over raspberries.
Using the back of a spoon, press berries to release juice. Discard berry pulp; reserve juice (you should have about 1 cup). Cover and chill.

In a blender combine the raspberry juice and the cranberry juice. With blender running, add the ice cubes through opening in lid. Blend until slushy.

Transfer cranberry mixture to a pitcher. Slowly pour in carbonated beverage; stir gently.
Serve over additional ice cubes. If desired, garnish with lemon slices and additional fresh raspberries. Enjoy!