YUMMY by Gambino - Lemon Berry Cocktail

by Gambino

PRESENTED BY KATHY HEEREN-ELLIS

This refreshing cocktail is made with limoncello. However, it can be made without any alcohol. Super refreshing on a hot summer day! Add your choice of red and blue berries for a patriotic twist on this lemony drink.

2 CANS (12 oz each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

12 CUPS sparkling water

1 PINT (2 Cups) blueberries or blackberries

1 PINT (2 Cups) raspberries or strawberries, stemmed and halved

1 CUP mint leaves

12 OZ Limoncello, if desired

Fill a bowl with water, slice one lemon and place in water.

Freeze completely for four hours.

Wash and dry fruit and mint leaves. Destem strawberries and quarter. Slice remaining lemon.

In glass drink dispenser or large pitcher add lemonade concentrate. Slowly add sparkling water. Mix well.

Remove bowl from freezer. Dip bowl into warm water to loosen frozen ice/lemon mixture. Turn bowl upside down to release.

Place ice in lemonade mixture.

Add other sliced lemon, berries and mint leaves.

Pour into glasses.

For alcoholic version, add 1 oz limoncello to each.