Description
Raspberry lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining the zesty flavor of fresh lemons with the sweet taste of ripe raspberries. This delightful drink is not only vibrant in color but also incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect addition to picnics and barbecues. Whether you’re sipping on your porch or hosting friends, this raspberry lemonade will bring smiles and satisfaction with every glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse raspberries gently under cool water. Squeeze lemons to obtain 1 cup of juice, discarding seeds.
- Blend raspberries with a bit of sugar until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to create raspberry puree.
- In a pitcher, mix lemon juice and remaining sugar until dissolved.
- Pour in cold water and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Stir in the raspberry puree until well combined.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a fizzy version, add a splash of sparkling water before serving. Substitute sugar with honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.