Raspberry Mint Cairo Cooler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup of fresh mint (optional)
2 1/2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup frozen raspberries
3 ounces frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 liter cold carbonated lemon-lime beverage
lime wedge, to garnish (optional)

Preparation

Rub the mint leaves around the inside of a large iced tea jug or pitcher, then drop them into the glass.
Pour in remaining ingredients and mix well.
Serve with a lime wedge on the edge of the glass.
Our troop leader Nashawn, also made this recipe using mint and raspberry extract to taste, and it got rave reviews.
For an alcohol variation, add 1-2 shots (30-60ml) of dark rum to 16 ounces of cooler. (No, The Girl scouts did not partake of this version!).