RASPBERRY COOLER 

1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. mint leaves
1 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen raspberries
1 (6 oz.) can frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate
2 c. club soda

Combine sugar, leaves and water in 2-quart casserole. Cook in microwave full power of stove until mixture begins to boil, about 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking time. Let stand for 5 minute. Add frozen raspberries and limeade. Stir until raspberries are thawed. Gradually stir in club soda, just before serving. Serve on ice.