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Easy Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

A tall glass filled with ice, vibrant red raspberry lemonade, topped with fresh raspberries and a lemon slice garnish.
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Make this refreshing, sweet and tart homemade raspberry lemonade from scratch using fresh lemons and ripe raspberries. This simple recipe is perfect for any summer gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 cup cold water (for syrup)
  • Ice cubes
  • Extra raspberries and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the raspberry simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup of cold water in a small saucepan. Add the raspberries. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  2. Simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries have broken down slightly.
  3. Remove the syrup from the heat. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the raspberry syrup cool completely.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the cooled raspberry syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
  5. Taste the lemonade. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little more sugar dissolved in a small amount of hot water. If you prefer it tarter, add a splash more lemon juice.
  6. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve the best homemade raspberry lemonade over ice, garnished with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

Notes

  • For sparkling raspberry lemonade, substitute 2 cups of the still water with club soda or sparkling water just before serving.
  • If you are short on time, you can skip simmering the raspberries and instead muddle them directly into the finished lemonade for a less intense flavor.
  • This recipe creates a concentrate. For a larger batch, simply double or triple the ingredients, keeping the ratio the same.

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