Description
A refreshing Blue Raspberry Lemonade recipe that combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blue raspberry syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 10–12 lemons)
- 1 cup blue raspberry syrup
- 4 cups chilled water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wedges and fresh blueberries for decoration
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice, ensuring to remove any seeds.
- In a sizable mixing bowl, blend the lemon juice with the blue raspberry syrup, stirring thoroughly to achieve a uniform color.
- Gradually incorporate the granulated sugar, mixing until it dissolves completely.
- Introduce the chilled water to the mixture, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or syrup if desired.
- Transfer the lemonade into a large pitcher and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the refreshing drink over them.
- Finish with a garnish of lemon wedges and a handful of blueberries for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- For a fizzy delight, replace half of the chilled water with sparkling water or a lemon-lime soda.
- For an extra refreshing flavor, toss in a few sprigs of fresh mint into the pitcher before chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg