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Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

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This refreshing Homemade Raspberry Lemonade combines the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of raspberries. Perfect for a hot day, this easy-to-make beverage is sweetened to taste and served chilled with ice and optional fruit garnishes for an invigorating, summery drink.

Ingredients

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Raspberry Syrup

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup cold water

Lemonade

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
  • 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 4–5 cups cold water (adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices and fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Raspberry Puree: In a blender, combine the raspberries and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth to extract the raspberry flavor fully.
  2. Strain Seeds: Pour the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, using a spoon to press the mixture and remove all seeds, resulting in a smooth raspberry syrup.
  3. Mix Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar has completely dissolved, ensuring even sweetness.
  4. Add Remaining Water: Pour in the remaining 4-5 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste the lemonade and adjust by adding more water if it’s too strong or more sugar if additional sweetness is desired.
  5. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the raspberry lemonade over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries if using for an attractive presentation.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sugar based on your preferred sweetness level or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
  • Using frozen raspberries works well and can chill the drink further.
  • Straining the raspberry puree removes seeds for a smooth texture, but if you prefer pulp, you may skip this step.
  • For an adult version, consider adding a splash of vodka or gin.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides the best flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.

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