Description
This raspberry lemonade recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, offering a refreshing and flavorful drink for any occasion. It’s incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Raspberry Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries soften (about 5-7 minutes).
- Strain the Syrup: Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the raspberry lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh raspberries and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, you can add more raspberries to the syrup.
- If you prefer a less sweet lemonade, reduce the amount of sugar.
- To make this ahead, prepare the raspberry syrup and lemon juice separately and store them in the refrigerator. Combine just before serving.
- Feel free to add other fruits like strawberries or blueberries to the syrup.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg