Refreshing Blue Raspberry Lemonade
A vibrant and refreshing lemonade that combines tangy lemon with the sweetness of raspberries, perfect for summer sipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1–2 teaspoons blue food coloring
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 4–5 cups cold water (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Extra fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
- Fun straws
- Mason jars or tall glasses
- Optional: fresh mint sprigs
- Vodka (1-2 oz per glass)
- Blue curaçao
- Prosecco or Sprite
Instructions
- Create Your Raspberry Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add raspberries and simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain the syrup.
- Add the Magic Touch: Return the cooled syrup to the saucepan. Stir in blue food coloring, raspberry extract, and salt.
- Juice Those Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemon juice until you have about 1 cup, removing any seeds.
- Mix It All Together: In a large pitcher, combine raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and 4-5 cups of cold water. Adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over. Garnish as desired.
- Optional Adult Twist: Add vodka, blue curaçao, or top with Prosecco or Sprite.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg