Cocktails with Raspberry syrup

Bring 2 lbs of raspberries with 1 quart water (4 cups) to a boil. Strain the raspberry liquid through a fine mesh strainer into another clean pot, separating the solid berries from the liquid. DO NOT press down on the solids to extract more juice. Discard the solid berries. Add 2 cups of sugar to the raspberry liquid, and bring back to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar into the syrup. Let the syrup simmer for 5 minutes till the sugar is completely dissolved, skimming any additional foam that rises to the top. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Pour into a glass container, seal, and refrigerate. The syrup should last for several weeks.

Cocktails using Raspberry syrup and another ingredient

• Egg white
• Gin
• Lemon juice
• Raspberry