Fresh Raspberry Lemonade

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with a touch of raspberry is so refreshing in this homemade fresh raspberry lemonade.

Sometimes when we go out to eat, the kids will order one of those fancy lemonades.  They are usually delicious, but so pricey.  I decided to make fresh raspberry lemonade at home.

How do I make fresh raspberry lemonade?

The lemonade part was easy.  I make homemade lemonade all the time.  But how to get the raspberry part without just crushing up fresh raspberries?  I didn’t want all the seeds and pulp.  I decided to make raspberry juice.

I simply took two cups of fresh raspberries and threw them in a pot over a very low temperature. I simmered the berries for about 5 minutes and then strained them.  I added the juice to the lemonade…perfection!  It added a beautiful color and the perfect raspberry taste!

Ahhh….Simple refreshing perfection!  Perfect for those hot, hot summer days!

A few other great recipes using fresh lemons:

• Lemon Blueberry Bread
• Lemon Cupcakes
• Lemon Buttercream
• Raspberry Lemon Muffins
• Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
• Lemon Rosemary Chicken
• Lemon Curd

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Fresh Raspberry Lemonade

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Fresh squeezed lemonade with pureed raspberries.

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fresh squeezed lemonade, lemonade with raspberries, raspberry lemonade

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 29 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 - 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups fresh raspberries to make 1/4 cup raspberry juice
• 8 cups cold water

Instructions

1. Mix lemon juice, sugar and water together in a pitcher. Set aside
2. Put raspberries in a sauce pan over low heat.
3. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until very juicy.
4. Strain raspberries.
5. Let cool slightly and add to lemon mixture.
6. Serve over ice.

Recipe Notes

I always start with 3/4 cup of sugar and add a bit more if the lemonade is too tart.

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Fresh Raspberry Lemonade

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29

% Daily Value*

Sodium 15mg 1%

Potassium 102mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Vitamin A 0.3%

Vitamin C 31.8%

Calcium 2.1%

Iron 1.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.