Freshly Squeezed Lemonade with a touch of raspberry is refreshing in this homemade lemonade. Made with fresh lemons and raspberries!
This raspberry lemonade is a bright pink color that comes from the raspberries!
Why make this lemonade
Sometimes when we go out to eat, the kids will order one of those fancy lemonades. I decided to replicate those and make fresh raspberry lemonade at home.
This lemonade is not only pretty to look at, but it's delicious to drink. It's refreshing and has the delicious taste of raspberries and lemons!
I make homemade lemonade all the time. This raspberry version is a fun twist on the classic. You'll also want to check out blackberry lemonade.
Step-by-step directions
How to make it
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Squeeze the lemons
- Place fresh (or frozen) raspberries in a small pot and heat over very low temperature. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain berries using a fine sieve
- Add sugar to warm raspberry juice and stir until sugar is dissolved
- Combine lemon juice, raspberry juice and water
- Serve over ice
Recipe tips
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries
- Don't add ice until you're ready to serve
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh raspberries
- If made ahead of time, stir before serving
Time saver - if you already have prepared raspberry sauce in your fridge, just add ¼ cup to your lemonade.
More lemon recipes
- 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
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh raspberries to make ¼ cup raspberry juice
- 8 cups cold water
Instructions
- Put raspberries in a saucepan over low heat
- Simmer for about 5 minutes, until very juicy
- Strain raspberries through a fine sieve to remove seeds. You need ¼ cup of juice.
- Stir in sugar
- Squeeze lemons
- Combine lemon juice, raspberry juice and water
- Serve over ice
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries
- Don't add ice until you're ready to serve
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh raspberries
- If made ahead of time, stir before serving
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Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Raspberry lemonade looks so adorable and refreshing. Awesome share!
Kathy says
It is very refreshing!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I just love a fruity lemonade and this raspberry business looks so pretty and refreshing! Just like your new look you have going on your blog! I love the pic of the beautiful you!
Kathy says
Thanks, Rachelle!
Vanessa @ VanessaBaked says
Hi Kathy!
This looks very refreshing! I will have to make this. My raspberry bushes are full of raspberries, right now.
Kathy says
Yes...use up some of those raspberries in this lemonade!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
This sounds awesome and I love the bright colors! 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Sam!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
I know exactly what you are talking about - the flavored lemonades from the grocery store are SO PRICEY!!
Kathy says
Plus sometimes the list of ingredients on anything bottled...
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
Raspberry and lemon is one of my favorite flavor combos 🙂 This sounds so good!
Kathy says
Thanks, Cathleen! It is really good!
Kennedy Cole says
This lemonade looks soooo good! It looks like the perfect, refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot, summer day! Raspberries sound like they'd be perfection in here 😀
Valerie says
I have seen a lot of strawberry lemonade but not raspberry, sounds really good!
Kathy says
We grow a ton of raspberries. I am always looking for new ways to use them!