We made Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade last weekend because it's one of our favorite drinks since it's so versatile. Plus it's so easy to make and a favorite year around in our house.
Frozen Raspberry Lemonade just isn't the same, when you make homemade lemonade it's easy to control how sweet you like it, and the fresh lemon and raspberries can't be beat.
The addition of sparkling water makes this a light and refreshing drink perfect to enjoy on a hot day. Sometimes we'll add a shot of vodka or favorite liquor to the serving glasses for an adult friendly Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail.
If your feeling a little bit naughty soak additional raspberries in vodka or favorite liquor for an hour for a spiked garnish.
Be warned those little soaked berries can be a bit dangerous!
Here's how I make Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade:
In a large pitcher mix together:
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Hot Water
Add 2 1/4 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice strained to remove seeds. About 6-8 large lemons, juiced.
Stir in:
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Raspberries
- 1 lemon, Sliced
- 3 1/2 cups Cold Water
- 4 cups Ice
- 32 ounces Sparkling Water
After about 10 minutes the raspberries start to break down, and color the lemonade pink.
Muddle raspberries for a more pronounced flavor and color.
If you're looking for a cocktail add a shot of your favorite liquor like Vodka for a Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail.
Another easy, light and refreshing drink perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day Weekend.
Other favorite Drink Recipes we love are:
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Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade is a refreshing easy to make drink recipe with a Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail option from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.
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prep time: 40 Mcook time: total time: 40 Mingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Or To Taste
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 2 1/4 cups Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, Strained (About 6-8 Large Lemons)
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Raspberries, Washed
- 1 whole Lemon, Sliced
- 3 1/2 cups Cold Water
- 32 ounces Sparkling Water
- 4 cups Ice
- Vodka Or Desired Liquor If Making Raspberry Lemonade Cocktails
instructions:
How to cook Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
- In a large pitcher combine granulated sugar and hot water, stir until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice, raspberries, lemon slices, cold water, sparkling water, and ice.
- Taste and adjust sugar as needed.
- Stir until well combined.For a darker pink color muddle raspberries.
- Refrigerate for 10-25 minutes until cold.
- Serve immediately.
- If making cocktails add a shot of desired liquor to serving glasses and fill with Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade.
Calories
175.26
175.26
Fat (grams)
0.35
0.35
Sat. Fat (grams)
0.04
0.04
Carbs (grams)
45.96
45.96
Fiber (grams)
2.00
2.00
Net carbs
43.96
43.96
Sugar (grams)
40.43
40.43
Protein (grams)
0.63
0.63
Sodium (milligrams)
8.05
8.05
Cholesterol (grams)
0.00
0.00
Calories calculated just for Raspberry Lemonade without alcohol. The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.
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What a perfect and beautiful way to celebrate and soak in these last few days of summer!!! Cheers. . love this sparkling-raspberry-lemonade!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous lemonade! I will have to try making my own from scratch.
ReplyDeleteWhat.kind of sparkling water do you use?
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, I usually use Pellgregio or something similar.Thanks, Serena
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