This sweet and tart Raspberry Lemonade is the best way to beat the summer heat! Use fresh or frozen raspberries to make this easy homemade lemonade.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1cupsugar
1cupof water
¾cupraspberriespureed and pushed through a fine mesh sieve; plus more whole berries for garnish if desired
1cupfresh lemon juiceabout 8 lemons
4-6cupscold waterthis will vary depending on your taste
Instructions
Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and heat until the sugar in completely dissolved; swirl the pan occasionally. Let cool.
Measure 3/4 cup of fresh raspberries and puree them in your blender or food processor.
Push the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to separate the seeds from the pulp.
Once the simple syrup has cooled, combine the raspberry puree, simple syrup and lemon juice in a large pitcher.
Add 4-6 cups of cold water. The amount of water you use will depend on your taste, so add as little or as much as you want to achieve your perfect sweet/tart balance.