Raspberry Lemonade

Quench your thirst with this vibrant and refreshing Raspberry Lemonade, a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors crafted from fresh raspberries and zesty lemons. This easy-to-make recipe combines a homemade simple syrup with freshly squeezed lemon juice and puréed raspberries for a bold and natural fruity flavor. Strain the blended raspberries for a silky-smooth drink, then finish it with ice cubes for an icy chill and an optional sprig of fresh mint to elevate its presentation. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this picturesque lemonade is ideal for warm afternoons, summer gatherings, or simply treating yourself to a bright burst of flavor. Adjust the sweetness to your liking and wow your guests with this homemade berry-infused classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh raspberries
• 6 whole Fresh lemons
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 4 cups Water
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 4 sprigs Fresh mint (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and the sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Juice the lemons to extract approximately 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds, but keep the pulp if desired for texture.

Step 3

In a blender, add the fresh raspberries and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the seeds.

Step 4

Add the fresh lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar, water, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 6

Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly to individual glasses when serving.

Step 7

Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint, if using, and a few whole raspberries for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1109 grams (1109.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	770

Total Fat 2.30g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.30g	72%
Dietary Fiber 18.10g	65%
Total Sugars 163.80g
Protein 5.70g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 696mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.5%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 94.8%