Refreshing, sweet-tart raspberry lemonade made with fresh berries and lemon juice. Stirred together in minutes—perfect for warm days, parties, or quick afternoon sips.
0.5cupgranulated sugaradjust to taste or use simple syrup
3cupcold water
3cupice cubes
4slicelemonfor garnish
8leaffresh mintfor garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a large bowl or pitcher, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Lightly mash with a muddler or spoon until the berries release their juices.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds (optional for a smoother drink).
Add cold water to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
Fill glasses with ice, pour in the raspberry lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
Serve immediately. For a fizzy version, replace 1.0 cup water with chilled sparkling water just before serving and stir gently.
Notes
Make it ahead by chilling the raspberry-lemon base without ice for up to 24 hours; add water and ice just before serving. Swap sugar for honey or simple syrup to taste. For an adult twist, add a splash of vodka or gin.