Quench your thirst with this sparkling raspberry lemonade recipe. Perfect for parties or a refreshing drink on a sunny day!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup of fresh raspberries
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup of granulated sugar
4 cups of sparkling water
Ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare Your Raspberries: Wash the fresh raspberries gently and pat them dry. Combine raspberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and raspberries soften, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Raspberry Syrup: Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to extract the syrup.
Add Lemon Juice: Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher and stir well.
Combine with Sparkling Water: Just before serving, add the sparkling water to the mixture gently to maintain fizz.
Serve Over Ice: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the sparkling raspberry lemonade over. Garnish with raspberries, lemon slices, and a mint sprig.
Notes
A vibrant drink that brings a party to your taste buds, this sparkling raspberry lemonade is perfect for summer gatherings, capturing nostalgia and refreshment with every sip.
