Refreshing Pink Lemonade

Quench your thirst with the vibrant, homemade charm of Refreshing Pink Lemonade, a perfect blend of tart lemons and sweet raspberries. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients like freshly squeezed lemon juice, a simmered raspberry syrup, and cold water into a beautifully tinted, naturally sweetened beverage bursting with summer flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the option to garnish with fresh mint leaves, this crowd-pleasing drink is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or relaxing afternoons. Serve it over ice for the ultimate cooling treat and enjoy a refreshing burst of homemade goodness tailored for warm-weather gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 pieces fresh lemons
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups cold water
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by juicing the 5 fresh lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the seeds and pulp.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh raspberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.

Step 3

Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, mashing the raspberries with a spoon as they soften.

Step 4

Remove the raspberry syrup from heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher with lemon juice, pressing down to extract all the juice. Discard the seeds and pulp from the raspberries.

Step 5

Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir the pink lemonade until well combined.

Step 6

Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, fill glasses with 2 cups of ice cubes, pour the chilled pink lemonade over the ice, and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, homemade pink lemonade!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3011 grams (3011.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	912

Total Fat 1.70g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 73mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 242.70g	88%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 212.70g
Protein 4.90g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 622mg	13%

*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: 1.5%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 96.5%