Berry-Lemon Sparklers

• 1 12 pints raspberries or 1 12 pints blackberries, plus more
• raspberries or blackberry, for garnish
• 1 13 cups sugar
• 2 cups lemon juice (from 8 lemons)
• ice
• seltzer water
• mint sprig, for garnish

1. In a medium bowl, mash the 1/12 pints berries with sugar; let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup water, then strain into a large pitcher, pressing with the spoon to extract any juice.
3. Stir in the lemon juice and 2 1/2 cups more water.
4. Fill 8 pint glasses halfway with ice.
5. Pour about 3/4 cup berry-lemon mixture into each glass.
6. Top with a splash of seltzer and stir to combine.
7. Garnish with berries and a mint sprig.

pints raspberries, raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, mint sprig

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berry-lemon-sparklers-313117 (may not work)