This Raspberry Lemonade Recipe is perfect for hot summer days. Making a large pitcher is such an easy way to have a delicious drink any time you want. Keep it in the fridge so it's simple to grab and sip on humid days, or anytime the craving hits.
There's nothing quite like a refreshing glass of homemade lemonade on a hot day. I love the fresh raspberry flavor, and the hint of sweetness from added sugar and lemon juice creates the perfect balance. Since you only need six simple ingredients to make this easy raspberry lemonade recipe, there's no reason to wait.
This recipe makes a beautiful, naturally pink lemonade that both kids and adults will love.
Be sure to try my Strawberry Lemon Mocktail and this Strawberry Basil Lemonade for two other delicious drinks.
Ingredients
- Boiling water - Needed to make the basis for the lemonade.
- Sugar - Adds sweetness.
- Fresh lemon juice - Juice from fresh lemons gives the best pop of citrus flavor.
- Raspberry puree - Adds that raspberry flavoring.
- Ice cubes - To make the drink cold.
- Frozen raspberries - Make sure that they're thawed before using.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make this Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
Step One: Mix the hot water with the sugar in a heat-safe measuring cup. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. If you have simple syrup, you can skip this step. Pour in the fresh lemon juice.
Step Two: Stir in the raspberry purée. (To make the raspberry puree, thaw the berries, then blend in a blender. )
Step Three: Divide between glasses. Add the ice cubes and stir. If you need to add some cold water, do so.
Step Four: Garnish with fresh lemon slices or a sprig of fresh mint.
Top Tip
If you'd prefer a drink without raspberry seeds, you can press the raspberry puree through a mesh strainer before adding it. Simply pour it into the sieve and press with a rubber spatula. Discard any seeds and pulp that don't go through the mesh.
Substitutions
- Frozen fruit - You can easily change this into a strawberry lemonade recipe by swapping the raspberries for strawberries. Other types of frozen fruit work just fine, too.
Variations
- Extra raspberries - You can add as much raspberry flavor as you want to this. Add more or less - up to you.
- Lemon wedges - Adding slices on the rim is great for aesthetic, but you can add wedges to the drink, too.
- Sugar - If you want to reduce the sugar, you can adjust it to your liking. You can also swap in coconut sugar or honey.
- Lime juice - If you don't have fresh lemon juice, lime juice works. Bottled lemon juice is an option as well.
- Fresh mint leaves - Love mint? Add some fresh mint leaves for a minty flavor.
- Raspberry syrup - If you don't have time to make the puree, you can use flavored syrup.
Be sure to try this Mint Lemonade Recipe for another delicious flavor.
Equipment
To make this easy homemade raspberry lemonade recipe, you'll want to have a heat-safe measuring cup, a fine mesh strainer, and a spoon for mixing.
Storage
Once you make this homemade lemonade recipe, it's best to serve it fresh. If you have to store it for later, make sure that you cover it if possible and keep it chilled in the fridge. Once you're ready to drink, give it a good stir and enjoy. You can make a big batch and use this option.
If you have extra leftovers, have fun with them and freeze them as ice cubes. This will give them a delicious raspberry lemonade taste that can be added to other delicious drinks.
Common Questions
You can use fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries for this drink, so use what you have on hand. Both frozen or fresh berries will give delicious flavors.
It's super important to follow the steps on the recipe card to get the best results. If you feel like the end result of this fresh raspberry lemonade is grainy, you likely didn't heat the hot water and sugar well enough. The hot water needs to fully dissolve the sugar before moving on to the next steps. If this doesn't happen, you'll likely have a sugar texture in your drink that some people will notice.
Lemon wedges or lemon slices are always a good idea, but you can always add fresh raspberries on a food pick or even a cute little drink umbrella to take it over the top.
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📖 Recipe
Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz boiling water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz raspberry puree
- 3 cups ice cubes
Strawberry Puree
- 2 cups frozen raspberries thawed
Instructions
- Combine the boiling water with the sugar in a heat-safe measuring cup or quart-sized mason jar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour in the lemon juice.
- Stir in the raspberry puree.
- Add ice to fill. Stir. Add cold water if needed.
- Divide between two glasses. Serve with a slice of fresh lemon.
Raspberry Puree
- Thaw the berries in the microwave or by leaving out at room temperature for an hour. Blend in a blender.
- Optional: Press through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
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