Raspberry Mint Cooler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 c. water, divided
1 to 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/2 c. sugar
3 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sweetened raspberries
2 1/4 c. lemonade concentrate (undiluted, 18 oz.)
ice cubes

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water, mint and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in raspberries, lemonade concentrate and remaining water. Refrigerate overnight. Strain raspberry mixture, reserving liquid. Press berries and mint through a sieve; discard seeds and mint. Combine raspberry juice with the reserved liquid. Serve over rice.