Best 9 Easy Raspberry Lemonade Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make summer drink? Look no further than easy raspberry lemonade! This classic summertime beverage is a perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and refreshing raspberry lemonade that will quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     beverage

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups fresh lemon juice
3 cups sugar
1 bag frozen raspberries
Ice cubes, for serving

Steps:

  • Squeeze the lemons and pour the juice into a pitcher. Mix together the sugar with 3 cups water and stir to dissolve to make a syrup. Add the syrup to the lemon juice and top it up with 8 cups water. Taste to make sure it's sweet enough for you, and then add the raspberries. Mix the lemonade together and let chill in the fridge. (Keep in mind that the raspberries are tart, so be sure to sweeten enough!)
  • Fill mason jars with ice cubes and top them off with the lemonade.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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Puréed fresh raspberries give this fresh squeezed raspberry lemonade fruity flavor and a vibrant pink color.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Drinks

Time 15m

Yield 1¾ quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1¾ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice, from 8-12 lemons, strained
½ pound (8 oz.) raspberries, plus more for serving
5 cups water
1 cup sugar
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh mint, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the raspberries and ½ cup of the lemon juice in a blender; purée until smooth, then pass the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl to strain out the seeds (the fastest way to force it through is by pressing a ladle against the strainer in a circular motion). Add the remaining lemon juice, water, and sugar to the bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste, then and add more sugar, lemon juice or water if necessary (keep in mind that ice cubes will water it down). Pour into glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon wedges, raspberries and fresh mint, if desired. The lemonade will keep in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts :

RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen raspberries
9 cups water
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 12 lemons)
2 cups superfine sugar
Ice

Steps:

  • Puree the raspberries in a blender and strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk together until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice.

EASY RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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We came up with this recipe for my brother's wedding reception. We wanted to serve something that was easy and quick to fix, yet good at the same time. After a few tries, we ended up with this recipe...and a lot of compliments.

Provided by Tori Hermansen

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
3 cups water
¾ teaspoon lime juice
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup crushed ice
1 cup fresh raspberries, garnish
18 Mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir in lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 4.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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This crisp, tart beverage is a real thirst-quencher on a hot day. Pretty enough to serve at a bridal shower and refreshing enough to pour at a picnic, it's a fun change from iced tea or regular lemonade.-Dorothy Jennings, Waterloo, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened raspberries, partially thawed
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
2 liters club soda, chilled
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine lemonade concentrate, raspberries and sugar. Cover and process until blended. Strain to remove seeds. In a 4-1/2-qt. container, combine raspberry mixture, club soda and ice cubes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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You're about to enjoy some "berry" sweet sipping! Raspberries turn lemonade into a very rosy beverage.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
3 1/2 cups water
1 container (10 ounces) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and 1/2 cup water in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring once, until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
  • Mix cooled sugar syrup, the lemon juice and 3 1/2 cups water in 2-quart nonmetal pitcher. Place raspberries in strainer over small bowl to drain (do not press berries through strainer). Reserve berries for making ice cubes. Stir raspberry liquid into lemon mixture; refrigerate.
  • Spoon raspberries evenly into 12 sections of ice-cube tray. Divide 3/4 cup water evenly among sections with raspberries. Freeze about 2 hours or until firm. Serve lemonade over ice cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

HARD RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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A refreshing drink. I had this at a fantasy football pick party. It was great. You have to watch because you can't really taste the alcohol and it would be easy to drink too much.

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup frozen raspberries
3.5 (12 ounce) bottles beer, chilled
1 (12 ounce) container frozen raspberry-lemonade concentrate (thawed)
1/2 cup vodka
lemon & lime slice

Steps:

  • stir together raspberries, beer, thawed concentrate, and vodka.
  • Serve over ice.
  • Garnish if desired.
  • Note: To make ahead, stir raspberry lemonade concentrate and vodka in large container. Chill up to 8 days. Stir in raspberries and beer just before serving.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE



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Add a little fizz by substituting sparkling water or club soda for the two cups of water. Or make a sophisticated brunch beverage by using Champagne or sparkling wine.

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
Ice cubes
Lemon slices (optional)
Fresh raspberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Puree thawed berries in processor. Strain into pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much liquid as possible. Mix in lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Mix in 2 cups water. Fill pitcher with ice. Let stand 5 minutes. Fill 4 to 6 tall glasses with ice; add lemonade. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE CONCENTRATE



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Here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5 pints of concentrate (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds fresh raspberries (about 14 cups)
6 cups sugar
4 cups lemon juice
Chilled tonic water or ginger ale
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • Place raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Strain raspberries, reserving juice. Discard seeds. Place juice in a Dutch oven; stir in sugar and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat to 190°. Do not boil. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool., To use concentrate: Mix 1 pint concentrate with 1 pint tonic water. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (78g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right raspberries. Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the best flavor. Avoid berries that are bruised or moldy.
  • Make a simple syrup. A simple syrup helps to dissolve the sugar and add sweetness to the lemonade. To make a simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool.
  • Use fresh lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice has a brighter, more tart flavor than bottled lemon juice. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use 100% lemon juice, not a lemon-lime blend.
  • Chill the lemonade before serving. Chilled lemonade is more refreshing and flavorful. You can chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Garnish the lemonade with fresh raspberries. Fresh raspberries add a pop of color and flavor to the lemonade. You can also garnish the lemonade with lemon slices or mint leaves.

Conclusion:

Raspberry lemonade is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best raspberry lemonade that will impress your friends and family.

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