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Glass of raspberry lemonade garnished with a sprig of mint on a white countertop, surrounded by fresh raspberries and another glass and pitcher of lemonade in the background
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Raspberry Lemonade

This sweet and tart Raspberry Lemonade is the best way to beat the summer heat! Use fresh or frozen raspberries to make this easy homemade lemonade.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • ¾ cup raspberries pureed and pushed through a fine mesh sieve; plus more whole berries for garnish if desired
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 8 lemons
  • 4-6 cups cold water this will vary depending on your taste

Instructions

  • Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and heat until the sugar in completely dissolved; swirl the pan occasionally. Let cool.
  • Measure 3/4 cup of fresh raspberries and puree them in your blender or food processor.
  • Push the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to separate the seeds from the pulp.
  • Once the simple syrup has cooled, combine the raspberry puree, simple syrup and lemon juice in a large pitcher.
  • Add 4-6 cups of cold water. The amount of water you use will depend on your taste, so add as little or as much as you want to achieve your perfect sweet/tart balance.