Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

We love making Homemade Lemonade especially during the summer months for an easy drink recipe. You will be surprised how easy it is to make lemonade. It taste so much better than the concentrate. powdered options or store-bought lemonade and naturally gluten-free.

This sweet and tangy lemonade refresher recipe calls for fresh, real, simple ingredients. No added flavoring so I know that I am giving my family a refreshing summer drink to enjoy all summer long. Try these other refreshing drink recipes Easy Sherbet Punch Recipe and The Best Party Punch.

Best Way to Juice Lemons

Juicing a lemon can be difficult if you don’t have the right tools. There are different options that work great and allows you to juice the lemon without a lot of work.

• Hand Held Juicer – We love using this to juice a lemon. It is very easy to do and easy to transport. You can a lot of juice out of the lemon so it is very efficient.
• Juicer with Ridged top – You can also purchase a juicer that has a ridged top. Simply press the lemon on top and the lemon juice ends up in a cup.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Sparkling Water – We love sparkling water and mixed with the raspberry lemonade recipe. You can use equal parts of sparkling water or club soda.
• Adult Version – Mix 1 cup of Raspberry Lemonade with ¼ of of vodka, rum, tequila or gin. This would be perfect for an adult party or you just want to enjoy a cocktail during the summertime.
• Add Fresh Mint – Add fresh mint to your raspberry lemonade if you enjoy the mint flavoring.
• Change the Fruit – Instead of Raspberry Lemonade, make strawberry lemonade. Use the fresh strawberries instead of raspberries. You can even add in blueberries or blackberries.

How to Make Raspberry Lemonade from Scratch

• Step 1 – Puree the cups of fresh tart raspberries with 4 cups of cold water. It is recommended to run the raspberry puree or raspberry pulp through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds.

• Step 2 – Combine the ingredients – In a large pitcher, combine the pureed raspberries, lemon juice from a large lemon, raspberry simple syrup, sugar, and remaining water.

• Step 3 – Stir to combine – Slowly stir the ingredients together until homogenous. 

• Step 4 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately and enjoy. You can pour the lemonade over ice cubes or serve it without.

Expert Tips

• Raspberry Options – If you do not have access to fresh raspberries, you can use frozen raspberries. Let the frozen raspberries sit in the fridge until they are soft before pureeing them.
• Lemon Juice – I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best raspberry lemonade. If you do not have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice instead. 
• Storing Lemonade – You can store this lemonade in the fridge for up to one week.
• Puree Raspberries – To puree the raspberries you can add the raspberries to either a food processor or a blender.