Description
Raspberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment, blending the tartness of fresh raspberries with the zesty brightness of lemons. This easy-to-make drink captures the essence of sunny picnics and backyard barbecues, creating an inviting experience in every sip. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this vibrant beverage that will impress your guests and keep you cool on those hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the raspberries under cold water and set aside a few for garnish.
- Roll the lemons on your countertop, cut in half, and squeeze to extract about 1 cup of juice.
- Blend raspberries with 1/2 cup of water until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- In a pitcher, mix raspberry purée, lemon juice, and sugar until dissolved.
- Add 4 cups of cold water, stir well, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with reserved raspberries and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg