I made this Fresh Raspberry Lemonade recipe for the first time on my daughters 3rd birthday. For its perfectly girly pink color, of course. And it has made a repeat appearance at almost all of her birthdays since then, and plenty of times in between. The lemons and the raspberries give it a double dose of lip-puckering tartness, which I love. I even take the sugar down a half cup sometimes, because I really like sour, but this is a more kid-friendly/crowd-pleasing version. Feel free to take it down a notch if youre on team tart like me or use honey for a naturally sweetened version. It is such a simple recipe but such a special drink. Once you make this you will never reach for pre-mixed, powdered, or frozen lemonade mixes again.
You only need 3 ingredients to make this raspberry lemonade: Lemons, raspberries, and sugar. Yes, you need a lot of lemons, but I promise the flavor youll get from the fresh stuff is SO much better than bottles. And yes, you can use frozen raspberries to make this raspberry lemonade. If you use honey to sweeten this make sure to use less as honey tastes sweeter than sugar. I might start with 1 cup and up it gradually if you think it needs it.
Combine raspberries, lemon juice and sugar in a blender; process until well blended, about 45 seconds. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving pitcher; stir in water. Serve over ice; garnish with raspberries and a lemon slice, if desired.
Unlike my strawberry lemonade, which gets its flavor from pureed strawberries and simple syrup, we’re cooking our raspberries down today to make a homemade raspberry syrup (not to be confused with raspberry sauce). Don’t worry, it’s very easy and requires just a few minutes on the stove.
This raspberry lemonade requires just 4 ingredients, and it tastes so much better than the store-bought kind! Here’s what you need:
Pour yourself a pretty little glass of this 100% homemade raspberry lemonade! Full of summertime flavor, today’s recipe is incredibly simple and refreshing. We’re combining bright, sweet, and tart raspberries with classic homemade lemonade, and they go amazingly well together. In fact, this is probably my favorite lemonade version on the blog!
Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
SAM’S TIP: If you’d like, you can substitute an equal amount (1 cup) of honey instead of sugar and follow the recipe as indicated. Your raspberry lemonade will taste more like honey and have a more natural flavor, whereas the granulated sugar has a more conventional, sweet flavor.
I made this Fresh Raspberry Lemonade recipe for the first time on my daughters 3rd birthday. For its perfectly girly pink color, of course. And it has made a repeat appearance at almost all of her birthdays since then, and plenty of times in between. The lemons and the raspberries give it a double dose of lip-puckering tartness, which I love. I even take the sugar down a half cup sometimes, because I really like sour, but this is a more kid-friendly/crowd-pleasing version. Feel free to take it down a notch if youre on team tart like me or use honey for a naturally sweetened version. It is such a simple recipe but such a special drink. Once you make this you will never reach for pre-mixed, powdered, or frozen lemonade mixes again.
Place raspberries and sugar in a large bowl and squeeze in the juice of two lemons. Stir and let sit for about an hour at room temperature, stirring and squishing the berries occasionally. You can also do this the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight. The lemon juice and sugar will cause the berries to break down and release their juices.
You only need 3 ingredients to make this raspberry lemonade: Lemons, raspberries, and sugar. Yes, you need a lot of lemons, but I promise the flavor youll get from the fresh stuff is SO much better than bottles. And yes, you can use frozen raspberries to make this raspberry lemonade. If you use honey to sweeten this make sure to use less as honey tastes sweeter than sugar. I might start with 1 cup and up it gradually if you think it needs it.
Add the rest of your lemon juice to the raspberry syrup and whisk to make sure the sugar is dissolved. I have two half gallon pitchers, so I divide this mixture evenly between the two and top each one off with cold water. But, obviously, if you have a gallon pitcher just place the entire mixture in and top off with water.
I hope youll give this beloved family recipe a try. It is just the most refreshing thing on a hot, humid day. Let me know if you make it by leaving a comment and rating below! And snap a photo and be sure to tag me on Instagram @wild.thistle.kitchen. I love seeing my recipes in your kitchens! xo – Anita
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FAQ
What are the ingredients in V raspberry lemonade?
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What does raspberry lemon taste like?
Does raspberry lemonade taste good?
How many ingredients are in a raspberry lemonade?
This easy homemade raspberry lemonade recipe is made from scratch with just 4 ingredients! A perfect party drink! (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Do red raspberries contain sugar?
Raspberries do not contain as much sugar compared to other fruits such as apples. In twenty grams of raspberry there are approximately five grams of sugar.
What is Raspberry Lemonade?
This raspberry lemonade is a riff on the fresh-squeezed lemonade I used to love to drink when visiting amusement parks during childhood summers. You know, the kind from the lemonade stand with the tall old-fashioned juice press. Man, that stuff was good.
What makes a good Raspberry Lemonade?
Let’s look at them in more detail: Lemons: Lemons provide a bright and tart flavor to the raspberry lemonade, making it refreshing and stimulating. Their zesty essence balances the natural richness of the raspberries, resulting in a harmonious flavor combination.