Succulent Low-Sugar BBQ Sauce

• 1 bottle Raspberry Lemonade Sparkling ICE
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 fresh jalape os, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• cup ketchup
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• One 6 oz. can of tomato paste
• cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Liquid Smoke
• 3 tablespoons scotch, whiskey, or bourbon (optional) 

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion, garlic, and jalape o.  Lightly saut on a low flame for 5 minutes.   
2. Add the tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously. 
3. Pour 1 bottle Raspberry Lemonade Sparkling ICE to the saucepan and stir until all ingredients are combined.
4. Add balsamic vinegar and liquid smoke.  Simmer for 25 minutes. 
5. Push sauce through a fine mesh strainer. 
6. Optional: Before you strain the sauce, mix in 3 tablespoons of your favorite scotch, whiskey, or bourbon.