Fresh Raspberry Lemonade

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with a touch of raspberry is so refreshing.

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.

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
• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

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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.

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