Easy Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

Servings: people

Calories: 97kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Simple to make and super refreshing, this raspberry lemonade is all kinds of delicious! Perfectly sweet and tangy, this will be your summer drink of choice!

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Ingredients

1 cup (220 g) granulated sugar
7 cups (1.6 L) water, divided
2 cups (500 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10-12 lemons)
1 ½ cups (245 g) fresh raspberries
Lemon slices and extra raspberries for garnish optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan stir together the granulated sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water. Heat over medium-low and continue to stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Add the raspberries and ½ cup (125 mL) water to the bowl of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, using a spoon to push the mixture through, and add to a large pitcher or jar.
Add the lemon juice, remaining 5 ½ cups (1.3 L) water, and cooled sugar mixture to the pitcher. Stir to combine.
Serve over ice with extra lemon slices and raspberries for garnish if preferred.

Notes

Makes 10 cups Raspberry Lemonade.
Don't add ice to the pitcher, add it to the glasses instead. If you add ice too early it will melt and dilute the flavor.
Don't be tempted to use bottled lemon juice, it won't be nearly as delicious and it's definitely worth the effort.

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