Description
A refreshing summer drink that combines the zesty sweetness of fresh lemons with the vibrant flavor of ripe raspberries.
Ingredients
- Fresh Raspberries (2 cups)
- Fresh Lemons (1 cup juiced, about 4 to 6 lemons)
- Water (4 cups)
- Granulated Sugar (¾ cup)
- Mint Leaves (optional)
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh raspberries gently under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Drain them carefully and set aside.
- Cut your lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice, aiming for about one cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds that sneak in!
- Combine the raspberries and half of the sugar in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Strain if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Heat 1 cup of water in a small saucepan with the remaining sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Mix the raspberry puree, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water in a large pitcher. Stir well and taste for sweetness.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, add ice to glasses and pour the lemonade over. Garnish with mint leaves and whole raspberries.
- Enjoy your homemade raspberry lemonade on a sunny day with friends and family!
Notes
For additional flavor, you can mix in a variety of berries or herbs, and serve in clear glasses for an eye-catching presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry, lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade lemonade