Refreshing Raspberry Drink

Quench your thirst with this vibrant and **Refreshing Raspberry Drink**, a delightful blend of juicy fresh raspberries, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness for the perfect balance of flavor. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, combining the bold, natural taste of raspberries with the effervescence of sparkling water for a bubbly twist. Serve it over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and whole raspberries for a presentation as stunning as its taste. Perfect for warm summer days or as a refreshing mocktail, this fruity drink is sure to impress with its beautiful color and crisp, revitalizing flavor. **Keywords:** refreshing raspberry drink, summer beverage, raspberry mocktail, fruity sparkling drink, easy raspberry recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 4 berries whole raspberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh raspberries thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the fresh raspberries, water, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the raspberry mixture into a pitcher to remove seeds. Discard the solids.

Step 5

Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.

Step 6

Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the raspberry drink over the ice until the glasses are nearly full.

Step 7

Garnish with mint leaves and whole raspberries, if desired, before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing raspberry drink!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1156 grams (1156.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	175

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 31mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 43.90g	16%
Dietary Fiber 9.20g	33%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 2.10g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 255mg	5%

*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: 4.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 91.0%