Raspberry Lemonade
Refreshing raspberry lemonade made with fresh raspberries and freshly squeezed lemons, perfect for a natural and tangy summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the raspberries and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For an extra refreshing twist, add a splash of sparkling water just before serving or freeze some raspberries in the ice cubes.