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Easy Raspberry Lemonade

A bright and refreshing drink that mixes raspberries with lemon juice and water, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage, Non-Alcoholic Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Puree
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Thaw if using frozen
  • 3/4 cup sugar or sweetener of choice Use less for a healthier option
  • 1.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice About 8 lemons worth
For the Drink
  • 4-5 cups water Add more or less to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the raspberries, sugar, and about half of the lemon juice to a blender and blend well to make a raspberry puree.
  2. Strain the raspberry puree mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, using a wooden spoon or spatula to extract all the juices.
  3. Add the remaining lemon juice and cold water to the bowl or pitcher and stir to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries.

Notes

Store in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays. Adjust the sweetness for diabetic-friendliness by using a sugar substitute.