Go Back
–+ people

Homemade Raspberry Lemonade

Easy recipe for raspberry lemonade that is semi-homemade. Ready in minutes, it is the perfect refreshing drink for a lazy afternoon or a more formal gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: raspberry lemonade
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 224kcal
Author: jfletcher

Equipment

  • 1 pitcher
  • 1 small pot
  • 1 set of measuring cups
  • 1 whisk or fork
  • 1 hand strainer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon lemonade
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh red raspberries *may use frozen if desired
  • 1-2 mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour water and sugar into a small pot set over medium-low heat.
  • Stir continously with a whisk until the sugar fully dissovles, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the red raspberries and stir frequently until they start to lose their form and relase their juices, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Use a strainer to seperate out the remaining raspberry chunks. Once most of the liquid is out, gently press with a spoon.
  • Pour the red raspberry syrup into the lemonade and stir.
  • Serve the lemonade in glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with mint leaves, raspberries, and lemon wedges if desired.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!