Raspberry Lemonade
Made with freshly squeezed lemons and pureed raspberries, this magical concoction is about as summer as it gets.
Servings 6 cups
Calories 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups frozen raspberries thawed
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 4-6 cups water depending on your taste & how concentrated you want
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey for added summer sweetness
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for added flavor!
Instructions
- To create simple syrup, mix sugar and ¾ cup water in a medium sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring once. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, blend together raspberries and simple syrup until smooth. Pour mixture through strainer to remove seeds. You will need to re-pour mixture through strainer several times to remove all the seeds.
- Once seeds have been removed, pour into 2-quart pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and water.
- Serve over ice or refrigerate until ready to drink.
- For added flavor, add in mint leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg