Refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Pitcher Punch
A quick and easy sparkling raspberry limeade punch that balances tart lime and sweet raspberry flavors with a fizzy pop, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (about 300g)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 120ml)
- Lime zest from 1 lime
- 1/3 cup simple syrup (about 80ml), homemade or store-bought
- 4 cups sparkling water or club soda (about 960ml)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (a handful, optional)
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and drain 2 cups of fresh raspberries. Add them to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth, about 20 seconds. For a seedless texture, press the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl using a spatula.
- Juice 4 to 5 fresh limes to get about 1/2 cup of juice. Zest one lime using a microplane or fine grater, avoiding the bitter white pith. Set aside.
- In a pitcher, mix the raspberry puree, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and 1/3 cup of simple syrup. Stir well to blend everything evenly. Taste and add more syrup if desired.
- Pour in 4 cups of chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to keep the fizz, avoiding vigorous stirring.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the punch without diluting it too quickly. Float lime slices and fresh mint leaves on top for color and aroma.
- Ladle the sparkling raspberry limeade punch into glasses filled with ice. Garnish individual glasses with extra raspberries or mint sprigs if desired.
Notes
Prepare the raspberry puree and lime mixture up to 4 hours ahead and chill separately. Add sparkling water and ice just before serving to maintain fizz. For a seedless punch, strain the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve. Simple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar dissolved in warm water. Add sparkling water last to preserve bubbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240ml)
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 1518
- Sodium: 510
- Carbohydrates: 1822
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 0.5
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