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    Fresh Raspberry Lemonade (Easy Recipe from Scratch!)

    Published: Jun 15, 2023 · Modified: Jun 15, 2023 by Valya's Taste of Home · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Raspberry Lemonade recipe is your ticket to a world of pure relaxation and delicious tastes. This delicious drink is the perfect way to enjoy the summer, featuring the perfect balance of acidic lemons and juicy raspberries that taste absolutely incredible!

    This fresh Raspberry Lemonade is the best way to enjoy the summer featuring the perfect balance of acidic lemons and juicy raspberries that taste delicious!

    This is fantastic not only for its bright, delicious flavors but also for its simplicity. It truly captures the essence of summer in a single glass. All you need are four simple ingredients to make a delicious drink at home. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, giving you the tastiest raspberry lemonade you'll ever have.

    What's best is that kids love it too! This easy raspberry lemonade recipe is refreshing and packed with vitamin C and flavor, and the beautiful color adds an additional charm to the drink. It's perfect to serve with some BBQ chicken and sides at your next barbecue cookout with the family, or if you're just looking for a delicious summer drink to beat the heat. 

    Want to learn how to make this delicious Raspberry Lemonade? Then keep on reading.

    Table of Contents
    • What is Raspberry Lemonade?
    • What Makes This Raspberry Lemonade Recipe Special?
    • What You Need to Make Raspberry Lemonade at Home
    • How to Make Raspberry Lemonade (Step-by-Step)
    • Tips for Making the Best Raspberry Lemonade Ever
    • Recipe Variation Ideas for Raspberry Lemonade
    • How to Store Leftover Raspberry Lemonade
    • Similar Beverage Recipes You'll Love
    • Recipe Card
    • Fresh Raspberry Lemonade (Easy Recipe from Scratch!)
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    What is Raspberry Lemonade?

    Raspberry lemonade is a tasty drink that mixes the sharpness of lemons with the natural sweetness of raspberries.

    It is usually made by mixing freshly squeezed lemon juice, pureed raspberries, sugar (or another sweetener), and water. The end result is a brilliant, pinkish-red drink with a lovely combination of acidic and fruity flavors.

    Raspberry lemonade is a popular summer drink that is great for soothing thirst and cooling down on hot days. Its brilliant color, along with the energizing flavors, makes it an appealing and refreshing option for gatherings, picnics, barbecues, or simply as a delectable treat to savor on a sunny afternoon.

    What Makes This Raspberry Lemonade Recipe Special?

    Easy to make: This recipe is incredibly easy to make with a very short prep time. It only takes four ingredients to make it too! 

    Refreshing: There's nothing better than a tall glass of ice-cold homemade lemonade on a hot summer day. This recipe is a very tasty way to cool you off from the inside out!

    Delicious: The balance of sweet and tart flavors makes this lemonade absolutely delectable. It's a good thing it's so easy to make because one batch surely won't be enough!

    Raspberry lemonade is a tasty drink that mixes the sharpness of lemons with the natural sweetness of raspberries.

    What You Need to Make Raspberry Lemonade at Home

    All you need are some simple, pantry staple ingredients to make this delicious lemonade at home. Let's look at them in more detail:

    • Lemons: Lemons provide a bright and tart flavor to the raspberry lemonade, making it refreshing and stimulating. Their zesty essence balances the natural richness of the raspberries, resulting in a harmonious flavor combination.
    • Raspberries: Raspberries infuse the raspberry lemonade with their wonderful fruity essence, adding a blast of juicy sweetness and brilliant color. Their flavors balance the sharpness of lemons, making a harmonious blend that is visually beautiful as well as delicious.
    • Sugar: Sugar sweetens the raspberry lemonade while enhancing the natural tastes of the lemons and raspberries. It balances out the sharpness of the lemons, resulting in a harmonic and well-rounded flavor profile.
    • Water: Water dilutes the raspberry lemonade's taste to make it thirst-quenching. The lemonade's taste can be affected by contaminants in tap water, so use purified or distilled water if you can. 
    All you need are some simple, pantry staple ingredients to make this delicious lemonade at home.

    How to Make Raspberry Lemonade (Step-by-Step)

    Making this delicious Raspberry Lemonade is easier than you think. Here's how to make them at home step by step:

    Blend fresh raspberries in a food processor or blender, then strain the puree through a strainer (optional, but this step will get rid of the raspberry seeds and excess pulp).

    Blend fresh raspberries in a food processor or blender, then strain the puree through a strainer

    Squeeze the lemons then run the lemon juice through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Add the lemon juice to the pitcher and stir until combined.

    Finally, add sugar to a pitcher with lemonade.

    Squeeze the lemons then run the lemon juice through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.

    Stir until everything is well combined.

    Add sliced lemons and fresh whole raspberries to the lemonade.

    Chill or add ice, garnish with mint leaves, and serve. 

    Your delicious Raspberry Lemonade is ready to be served!

    This is fantastic not only for its bright, delicious flavors but also for its simplicity. It truly captures the essence of summer in a single glass.

    Tips for Making the Best Raspberry Lemonade Ever

    Squeeze the lemons properly: To extract the maximum juice from the lemons, roll them gently on the countertop before cutting and juicing. Applying light pressure while rolling helps to break down the lemon's fibers and release more juice.

    Garnish with fresh ingredients: For an extra touch of visual appeal and flavor, consider garnishing your raspberry lemonade with fresh lemon slices, a few whole raspberries, or a sprig of mint.

    Use ripe and flavorful raspberries: Select raspberries that are fully ripe, plump, and juicy. They should have a deep color and a sweet aroma. Ripe raspberries will contribute more flavor and natural sweetness to your lemonade.

    Recipe Variation Ideas for Raspberry Lemonade

    • Berries: Instead of using solely raspberries, mix different types of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries. Combine the berry puree with the lemon juice and a splash of lime juice, then adjust the sweetness accordingly.
    • Strawberry: To make this recipe a little less tart, swap out the raspberries for strawberries. Prepare the lemonade using the same instructions above, but you may need to use a little less sugar. 
    • Sparkling version: For a bubbly twist, replace some or all of the water with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. The effervescence adds a delightful fizz to your raspberry lemonade, creating a more festive and celebratory beverage.
    • With alcohol for adults: For an adult version, add your favorite spirits like rum, tequila, gin, or a splash of vodka to the raspberry lemonade. Adjust the amount according to your taste preferences. Remember to enjoy responsibly.

    How to Store Leftover Raspberry Lemonade

    Leftover raspberry lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. To store it, simply pour any remaining lemonade into a sealed container or pitcher and refrigerate immediately. When you’re ready to drink it again, add ice and stir until combined.

    This delicious drink is the perfect way to enjoy the summer, featuring the perfect balance of acidic lemons and juicy raspberries that taste absolutely incredible!

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    Fresh Raspberry Lemonade (Easy Recipe from Scratch!)

    Valya's Taste of Home
    This fresh Raspberry Lemonade is the best way to enjoy the summer featuring the perfect balance of acidic lemons and juicy raspberries that taste delicious!
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Course Drink
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    Raspberry Lemonade Ingredients

    • 6 large – organic lemons
    • 2 lbs. – organic raspberries
    • 1 cup – organic sugar
    • 8 cups – water
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    How to Make Raspberry Lemonade 

    • Blend fresh raspberries in a food processor or blender, then strain the puree through a strainer (optional, but this step will get rid of the raspberry seeds and excess pulp).
    • Squeeze the lemons then run the lemon juice through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Add the lemon juice to the pitcher and stir until combined.
    • Finally, add sugar to a pitcher with lemonade.
    • Stir until everything is well combined.
    • Add sliced lemons and fresh whole raspberries to the lemonade.
    • Chill or add ice, garnish with mint leaves, and serve.
    • Your delicious Raspberry Lemonade is ready to be served!
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