For The Raspberry Simple Syrup For the Sparkling Raspberry Mint Lemonade Optional garnishes

1. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved, about 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Stir in frozen raspberries and return to a boil. Remove from the heat and mash the mixture.
3. Drain mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing raspberry pulp with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids and refrigerate syrup until cooled.
4. In a large pitcher muddle mint and fresh raspberries. Add lemon juice, cooled raspberry simple syrup, and sparkling lemonade for a sweeter taste or sparkling water, and stir to combine. Add enough ice to fill the pitcher.
5. Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves, and raspberries.