Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
This Homemade Raspberry Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for warm days. Made with fresh or frozen raspberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice, it offers a balance of sweet and tart flavors that will delight your palate. Simple to prepare, this lemonade can be easily customized to your preferred sweetness and served chilled with ice and garnished with fresh fruit for an appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup cold water
Main Drink
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4–5 cups cold water (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
Garnish (Optional)
- Lemon slices
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Puree: In a blender, combine the raspberries and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth to create a vibrant raspberry syrup base. Then, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds, resulting in a smooth liquid.
- Mix Lemonade Base: Pour the strained raspberry syrup into a large pitcher. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly until all the sugar dissolves completely, ensuring a balanced sweetness throughout the drink.
- Adjust Consistency and Flavor: Add the remaining 4 to 5 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine. Taste the lemonade and adjust the water quantity to reach your preferred tartness and sweetness levels.
- Serve and Garnish: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the raspberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh raspberries for an attractive finish and added fruity aroma. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute some or all of the cold water with sparkling water.
- If you prefer no seeds at all, double strain the raspberry puree.
- This lemonade is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Add fresh mint leaves for a refreshing herbal note.
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