Refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer
A quick and easy sparkling raspberry lemonade spritzer that is perfect for summer parties, combining fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and sparkling water for a refreshing and lively drink.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (125 grams)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (120 ml, from about 3–4 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water (720 ml)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (60 ml; made by dissolving 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup hot water)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, a few sprigs)
Instructions
- Puree the raspberries in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Optionally, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer to get 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, straining out any seeds.
- Make simple syrup by dissolving 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup hot water, stirring until fully dissolved. Let cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Slowly pour in 3 cups of chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine without losing fizz.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the spritzer over, and garnish with fresh mint leaves or whole raspberries if desired.
Notes
Use fresh raspberries for best flavor; frozen raspberries can be used if thawed and drained. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup. Pour sparkling water gently to keep fizz. Prepare raspberry-lemon base ahead and add sparkling water just before serving to maintain bubbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
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