About Cold Summer Refreshments
Nothing can be better than fresh lemonade on a hot summer day. It hardly takes a few minutes to prepare, and when the lemonade is combined with fresh berries or any fruit of your choice, it adds a fantastic flavor that takes this drink to the next level. Raspberries, in particular, provide the right amount of tartness to the drink and also gives it a signature pink color. This homemade raspberry lemonade beats any store-bought counterpart both on taste and visual appeal, hands down. What I love about summer in the USA is that I can enjoy a lot of fresh berries, peaches, and watermelons. In India, the markets are filled with mangoes, grapes, litchies, pineapples, passion fruit, watermelons, etc. So it is a good time to prepare refreshing recipes with these seasonal fruits. Summer is also that time of the year when temperature soars to new highs. This year, in particular, has been extremely hot, and to keep ourselves hydrated, I have made sure everyone in my family regularly drinks fresh homemade drinks. If you love this delicious raspberry lemonade punch, then you should check out my other summer recipes like Homemade Strawberry Popsicles, Masala Chaas (spiced buttermilk), Homemade grape juice, The Best Iced Coffee, Delicious Tomato Juice, Creamy Roasted Almond Icecream, Dulce De Leche Icecream, Seasonal Mango Icecream, etc.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Quick and easy to make: This recipe hardly takes a few minutes to prepare. Needs only four ingredients. Delicious: The combination of raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar creates a flavorful and refreshing drink. A perfect thirst quencher! Versatile: You can customize the sweetness level and substitute water with sparkling water or club soda to make it fizzy. You can use any seasonal fruit to prepare its lemonade.
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
Ingredient substitutes
You can substitute sugar with other natural sweeteners like honey or agave nectar. You can also use Stevia or Monk fruit sugar. For those who prefer fizzy drinks, replace water with club soda or sparkling water. You can also use other berries like strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries or fruits such as passion fruit, mango, pineapple, etc., instead of raspberries.
Recipe Variations
Step-by-Step Instructions | How to Make Lemonade?
Step 1: Wash the raspberries and puree them in a blender, then strain the puree to remove any seeds and fiber. Step 2: In a large bowl, mix sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Step 3: Add the raspberry puree and lemon juice to the bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Step 4: Serve the raspberry lemonade in glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs of your choice.
Expert Chef Tips
Use fresh raspberries for the best taste and color. Add a few slices of cucumber or mint leaves to make it a more refreshing summer drink. Freeze some raspberry puree in ice cube trays and use them instead of regular ice cubes to prevent dilution of the drink. Add a splash of water and blend the raspberries to a smooth paste for a smoother puree. Strain this raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fiber and seeds. Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice for a fresher taste. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar or using a different sweetener. Add a few whole raspberries to the glass before pouring the lemonade to make it look fancy.
Storage and Make Ahead Instructions
Storage: Raspberry Lemonade is best served fresh, but you can store it in the refrigerator for up to two days. Make-ahead: You can make the raspberry puree and sugar-water mixture separately and keep them in the refrigerator. Mix them along with freshly squeezed lemon juice just before serving.
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