Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
This Easy Raspberry Lemonade Recipe combines tart lemons with sweet raspberries for the perfect balance.
Equipment
- Large pitcher (2-quart capacity)
- Fine mesh strainer
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Citrus juicer
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 6 large lemons juiced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Extra raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Wash raspberries gently under cold water.
- Heat saucepan over medium heat.
- Add raspberries and sugar to pan.
- Cook mixture for 3-4 minutes.
- Mash berries with wooden spoon.
- Strain mixture through fine mesh.
- Juice all lemons into pitcher.
- Add raspberry syrup to lemon juice.
- Pour cold water into pitcher.
- Stir mixture well until combined.
- Add ice cubes before serving.
- Garnish with mint and berries.
Notes
- Use room temperature lemons for easier juicing
- Strain raspberry seeds for smoother texture
- Adjust sugar based on raspberry sweetness
- Chill ingredients beforehand for instant refreshment
- Double recipe for larger gatherings easily