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Close-up of two glasses of raspberry lemonade with raspberries and mint in them and a slice of lemon on the rim. There's a jug with the rest of the lemonade in the background.
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Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

This Homemade Raspberry Lemonade is sweet, tangy and so refreshing! An easy simple syrup made from fresh raspberries is the base for this fruity sparkling drink that is perfect for summer entertaining.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Julia Foerster

Ingredients

For the Raspberry Simple Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup raspberries frozen or fresh

For the Sparkling Raspberry Mint Lemonade:

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (or blackberries)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 liter sparkling water or sparkling lemonade (chilled)

To garnish:

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Lemon slices
  • Mint leaves

Instructions

  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen or fresh raspberries and return to a boil. Remove from the heat and mash mixture with a fork.
  • Drain mixture through a mesh strainer, pressing pulp with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours until cooled.
  • In a large pitcher muddle mint and fresh raspberries. Add lemon juice, cooled raspberry simple syrup, and sparkling lemonade for a sweeter taste or sparkling water, and stir to combine. Add enough ice to fill the pitcher.
  • Serve garnished with lemon slices, mint leaves, and raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg