Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Make this Blue Raspberry Lemonade as a fun and refreshing drink to beat the heat this summer. The combination of the ingredients makes this a family favorite.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon blue raspberry flavoring syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Blue food coloring optional, for a deeper blue color
- Ice
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, blue raspberry flavoring syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix.
- If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring to enhance the blue color of the lemonade. Start with a small amount and gradually add more until you achieve the desired shade.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water, if needed.
- Chill the blue raspberry lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled blue raspberry lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries and a lemon slice, if desired.
Notes
Using freshly squeezed lemon juice is crucial for the vibrant, tangy flavor that defines good lemonade.
Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but the freshness and zing from real lemons are unmatched.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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