Homemade Raspberry Lemonade

Name: Homemade Raspberry Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 4 lemons (yellow); 200 g of raspberries (fresh or frozen); 150 g of sugar (white); 75 cl of water (still); 25 cl of sparkling water; 12 ice cubes; 4 sprigs of mint (fresh); raspberries (for decoration)

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A fresh, fruity homemade lemonade combining the zing of lemon, the sweetness of raspberries and the freshness of mint. A thirst-quenching drink that is perfect for sunny days, meals on the patio or summer snacks.

Total time: 15 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: –
Rest: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

glasses

Estimated cost €5.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Pitcher
Citrus juicer
Glass
Fine-mesh strainer

Instructions

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Pour the still water and sugar into a saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring regularly, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

Squeeze the lemons to collect all the juice. Strain it if needed to remove the seeds.
Place the raspberries in a large mixing bowl and roughly crush them with a fork or a muddler. Then pour in the lemon juice and the cooled syrup.
Pour the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the seeds and make the drink more pleasant to sip.
Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least so it is perfectly cold.
At serving time, add the ice-cold sparkling water to the pitcher and mix gently to keep the bubbles.
Divide the ice cubes among the glasses, then pour in the lemonade. Garnish with a few fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.
Serve immediately to fully enjoy the freshness of the citrus, the aroma of the raspberries and the herbal notes of the mint.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

220kcal

Protein1 g2%
Carbs55 g98%
Fat0 g0%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a less sweet version, adjust the amount of sugar in the syrup to your taste. You can also steep a few mint leaves directly in the hot syrup to intensify the flavors.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

The undiluted concentrate can be frozen for up to 3 months in bags or ice cube trays. Thaw in the fridge.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The concentrate (lemon, raspberry, sugar, water) keeps 3-4 days max in an airtight bottle in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The concentrate can be made the day before. Add the sparkling water, ice cubes and mint just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable, cold drink.

Variations

Use fresh or frozen raspberries.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.
Add the sparkling water at serving time.

Mistakes to avoid

Mixing in the syrup while still hot: let it cool completely.
Forgetting to strain out the seeds: pour the mixture through a fine sieve.
Adding the sparkling water too early: add it at serving time.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the simple syrup?

Pour the still water and sugar into a saucepan, heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.

How do you extract the juice from the raspberries?

Roughly crush the raspberries in a mixing bowl with a fork or a muddler, add the lemon juice and the cooled syrup, then pour through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.

How long should the lemonade chill?

Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so it is perfectly cold, then add the ice-cold sparkling water at serving time.

How do you serve the lemonade?

Divide the ice cubes among the glasses, pour in the lemonade, then garnish with a few fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. Stir gently to keep the bubbles of the sparkling water.