Refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Recipe for Summer Bliss
Quench your thirst with this delightful bubbly twist on classic lemonade. Perfect for summer gatherings, this drink combines fresh raspberries and sparkling water for a refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
- 4 large Fresh Lemons
- 4 cups Sparkling Water
- ½ cup Simple Syrup
- Fresh Mint Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by rinsing 1 cup of fresh raspberries under cold water. If you’re using frozen raspberries, allow them to thaw completely.
- In a small bowl, use a fork or a muddler to mash the raspberries until they’re a juicy pulp.
- Squeeze the juice from 4 large lemons into a measuring cup, removing any seeds. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, mix the mashed raspberries, lemon juice, and ½ cup of simple syrup. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Slowly pour in 4 cups of sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to mix without losing the fizz.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the raspberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few whole raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chill your sparkling water and glasses in advance for the best refreshing experience. Adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup or agave syrup if desired.