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Raspberry Lemonade
Raspberry Lemonade blends fresh lemon juice with sweetened raspberry puree and a simple syrup to create a refreshing drink. The recipe balances tartness and sweetness, with cold water adjusting the strength to taste. The raspberry seeds are removed for a smooth texture, and extra berries can garnish the beverage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup of water
- ¾ cup raspberry pureed and pushed through a fine mesh sieve; plus more whole berries for garnish if desired
- 1 cup lemon juice about 8 lemons, fresh
- 4-6 cups water this will vary depending on your taste, cold
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.
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