Raspberry Lemonade
This Raspberry Lemonade is a refreshing homemade beverage featuring a blend of tart lemons and sweet raspberries. The recipe involves blending raspberries into a smooth puree, combining it with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar, diluting the mixture with cold water, and chilling it for a couple of hours. Served over ice, the lemonade is garnished with lemon slices, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves for a burst of color and flavor. This thirst-quenching drink is perfect for warm days, offering a delightful balance of citrusy and fruity notes.
**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Blend raspberries until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
2. Combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar in a pitcher. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add raspberry puree to the lemonade base. Stir well.
4. Pour in cold water and stir until well mixed.
5. Taste the raspberry lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
7. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled raspberry lemonade over the ice.
8. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves if desired.
9. Stir and enjoy this refreshing Raspberry Lemonade on a sunny day!
This homemade Raspberry Lemonade offers a perfect blend of tart lemons and sweet raspberries, creating a vibrant and thirst-quenching drink. Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste preferences and savor the fruity goodness!