Description

This Simple Raspberry Mint Lemonade blends tart fresh raspberries with cool fresh mint leaves and bright lemon juice into a crisp, refreshing lemonade with a bright berry flavor and a cool, herbal finish that feels like a garden‑fresh sip on a hot day. The mint adds a subtle cooling note that lifts the raspberry‑lemon combination and makes the drink taste even more refreshing. This lemonade is easy to make in just ten minutes.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh raspberries

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

12 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)

1/4 cup simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

3 cups cold water

1 cup ice cubes

Fresh raspberries, lemon slices, and mint sprigs for garnish

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Instructions

1. Add raspberries and mint leaves into a high‑speed blender and blend briefly until smooth.

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

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

4. Add simple syrup or honey and cold water.

5. Stir everything together until well combined.

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

7. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh mint leaves and blend gently to avoid a bitter, overpowering mint flavor.

Strain the raspberry mint puree very thoroughly to remove all tiny seeds and fibers for the smoothest texture.

Ripe raspberries give the sweetest flavor and the most vibrant red‑green tinted color.

Frozen raspberries work well here and are a great year‑round option.

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

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (12 oz)
Calories: 84
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg