Creating Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate is simple. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Raspberries: Rinse the raspberries under cool water and remove any stems or leaves.
2. Make Raspberry Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries break down, about 10 minutes.
3. Strain the Mixture: After the raspberries have cooked down, remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
4. Combine with Lemon Juice: In a large pitcher, mix the strained raspberry syrup with the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
5. Dilute the Concentrate: Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
6. Cool the Concentrate: Allow the Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least one hour.
7. Serve: When ready to enjoy, pour the concentrate over ice in a glass, adding more cold water to dilute to your preferred taste. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.