Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Recipe Perfect for Summer Days
A refreshing, tangy, and sweet drink that combines fresh raspberries, lemons, and sparkling water for the ultimate summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh raspberries, washed
- 4–5 medium lemons, freshly squeezed, plus a few slices for garnish
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave syrup)
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2–3 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberry puree: Add the fresh raspberries to your blender along with 1/3 cup of water. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Strain the puree: Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or directly into your pitcher. Use a spoon to press the puree, extracting as much liquid as possible. Discard the seeds.
- Squeeze the lemons: Using a juicer or your hands, extract the juice from the lemons until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Add this to the pitcher.
- Sweeten the mix: Stir in the granulated sugar or your preferred sweetener. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Add water: Pour the remaining 1 2/3 cups of water into the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. If you’re in a hurry, add ice cubes instead.
- Add the fizz: Right before serving, slowly pour in the chilled sparkling water and give it a gentle stir to combine.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the sparkling raspberry lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Enjoy your homemade summer refresher!
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the straining to ensure a smoother drink.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to your preference.’, ‘Chill the sparkling water to keep the fizz intact.’, ‘Prepare the lemonade base a day in advance and add sparkling water before serving.’, ‘Experiment with flavors by adding vanilla extract or crushed basil leaves.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
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