Description

This raspberry lemonade recipe transforms ordinary lemonade into something extraordinary with vibrant color, complex flavor, and that irresistible pink hue. It’s the perfect summer refreshment for picnics, parties, or just cooling down on a hot day.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1 cup water (for syrup)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, 1 cup water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, mashing raspberries gently to release flavor.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids to extract juice.
In a large pitcher, combine raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more syrup or lemon juice to taste.
Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour or serve immediately over ice.
Garnish with lemon slices, fresh raspberries, or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

For a sparkling version, replace half the water with sparkling water. Raspberry syrup can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 weeks. Use frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 120
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: raspberry lemonade, summer drinks, homemade lemonade, fruit beverage, refreshing drink