Description
Indulge in the refreshing and tangy flavors of this Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, a perfect summer beverage that combines the sweetness of raspberries with the zing of fresh lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
Raspberry Lemonade:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Additional:
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the raspberry lemonade concentrate into a large pitcher.
- Slowly add chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling raspberry lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on tartness of lemons and raspberries.
- For an adult version, add a splash of vodka or gin.
- You can also use flavored sparkling water for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg