Ingredients

1

package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed

2

cups apricot nectar

1

bottle (750 ml) white wine or non-alcoholic white wine, chilled

1/4

cup apricot brandy, if desired

2

cans (12 ounces each) lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled

1/2

pint (1 cup) fresh raspberries

Lemon and/or orange slices, if desired

Preparation

Place thawed raspberries in blender. Cover and blend on high speed until pureed. Press blended raspberries through a strainer into small bowl, using wooden spoon; discard seeds.

Mix raspberry puree, nectar, wine and brandy in 2-quart nonmetal pitcher or container. Just before serving, add carbonated beverage, fresh raspberries and lemon slices. Serve over ice.