Description

This Lemonade from Scratch with Fresh Raspberry is made entirely from scratch using plump, ripe raspberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a simple homemade syrup that gives you complete control over every layer of sweetness and tartness in every glass. The raspberries add a vivid, jewel-red color and a bright, tangy berry flavor that makes homemade lemonade feel extraordinary. You need just fifteen minutes to make this bold, from-scratch fresh raspberry lemonade.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh raspberries (plus more for garnish)

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup water (for simple syrup)

3 cups cold water

1 cup ice cubes

Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish

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Instructions

1. Make the simple syrup by combining sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar fully dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

2. Add fresh raspberries into a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.

3. Strain the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all juice, and discard all seeds and solids.

4. Pour in fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest.

5. Add the cooled simple syrup and 3 cups of cold water.

6. Stir everything together until well combined.

7. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.

8. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Making the simple syrup from scratch gives you full control over sweetness — adjust sugar to your preference.

Strain the raspberry puree very thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve to remove all tiny seeds.

Fresh raspberries give the most vibrant color and flavor but frozen raspberries work equally well.

The deep ruby-red color of this lemonade looks absolutely stunning in clear tall glasses with ice.

Store in the fridge for up to 2 days — stir well before serving as natural separation occurs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (12 oz)
Calories: 92
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg