ORANGE AND SWEET BERRY COOLERS

SERVES 8

Katniss loved the flavor of orange juice, something she had only tasted once before going to the Capitol for her first Hunger Games. This recipe combines fresh orange juice with Deceptively Sweet Berry Syrup for a refreshing and very pretty drink.

This drink makes a great presentation to guests at a Hunger Games-themed dinner or party.

CRUSHED ICE

4 CUPS FRESH ORANGE JUICE

2 CUPS SODA WATER

1 FRESH LIME, HALVED

8 TEASPOONS DECEPTIVELY SWEET BERRY SYRUP (BELOW)

8 LEAVES FRESH MINT

Fill 8 (12-ounce) glasses ¾ full with crushed ice.

To each glass, add ½ cup orange juice, then ¼ cup soda water.

Give each glass a squeeze of lime juice, and then top with 1 teaspoon of Deceptively Sweet Berry Syrup.

Do not stir. Garnish each glass with a mint leaf and serve.

1 CUP SUGAR

½ CUP WATER

1 CUP RED RASPBERRIES

2 CUPS LEMON-LIME SODA

In a medium saucepan, pour the sugar into the water and stir over low heat until all sugar is dissolved.

Put raspberries into a blender and blend until smooth. Add to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thick and smooth.

Cool the syrup in a closed container in the fridge.

The syrup keeps well in the fridge for several weeks.