Description
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing drink for summer gatherings! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of juicy raspberries and zesty lemons, this bubbly beverage is guaranteed to impress your guests. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for any occasion, from picnics to barbecues. Customize it with fresh herbs or swap out fruits for a unique twist. Enjoy this delightful drink over ice, garnished with fresh raspberries or lemon slices!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse raspberries under cool water and pat dry.
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice; strain out seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat, stirring until dissolved; let cool.
- Mash the raspberries in a bowl until they release juices but retain some texture.
- In a pitcher, mix lemon juice, raspberry mash, and simple syrup; add sparkling water gently.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg