Description
A refreshing and vibrant sparkling raspberry lemonade that balances tart lemon juice with sweet raspberries and sparkling water for a lively, fizzy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Macerate the raspberries: In a medium bowl, combine fresh raspberries with half the sugar. Gently mash to release juices but keep texture. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the lemon syrup: In a small saucepan, heat lemon juice with remaining sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and syrup forms, about 3-4 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Strain raspberry mixture: Pour mashed raspberries through fine mesh sieve into large pitcher, pressing to extract juice. Discard solids or save for another use.
- Mix lemonade base: Add lemon syrup to raspberry juice in pitcher and stir. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Add sparkle and chill: Slowly add chilled sparkling water, stirring gently to keep bubbles. Add ice cubes to chill.
- Serve: Pour into glasses with ice. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe fresh raspberries for best flavor and color; frozen can be used but may reduce freshness.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on lemon tartness and personal preference.
- Sparkling water can be swapped with flavored seltzer to vary flavor.
- Can be made into a mocktail or cocktail by adding preferred spirits.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best fizz and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Macerate, simmer, strain, mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sparkling raspberry lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, homemade lemonade, raspberry drink