Description
Indulge in the invigorating taste of homemade sparkling raspberry lemonade. This vibrant drink combines fresh raspberries and zesty lemon juice with effervescent sparkling water, creating a thirst-quenching beverage that’s perfect for sunny days or festive gatherings. Each sip delivers a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Garnished with mint and served over ice, this refreshing concoction will transport you back to carefree summer days spent outdoors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 4 cups sparkling water (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing raspberries under cold water and patting them dry.
- In a blender, combine fresh raspberries and sugar; blend until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
- In a pitcher, mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with 4 cups of water and add the raspberry puree. Stir until fully combined.
- Just before serving, gently stir in the sparkling water to maintain its fizz.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice, garnishing each with mint leaves and whole raspberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg