This quick and easy Raspberry Lemonade Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy a taste of summer! With just 2 ingredients, you can whip up a refreshingly sweet and tangy drink that's bursting with flavor. Start with fresh or frozen raspberries then blend into either homemade or store-bought lemonade. It only takes a few minutes to make, and the result is a deliciously vibrant drink that's perfect for hot days!
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This is one of the simplest drink recipes, but it is also one of the best. It's great for any summer afternoon yet special for bridal showers and birthday parties. Here's why we love this recipe:
- It is quick and easy! It literally takes just a few minutes!
- It's beautiful! Which makes it fun to serve at special events.
- It is flexible! Use frozen or fresh berries. Store-bought or from scratch lemonade
Add this to your list of options for Easter Recipes and Game Day Recipes - it's a crowd-pleaser! For other equally beautiful and delicious flavors try our blackberry lemonade recipe or our cherry lemonade recipe (3 ingredients).
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Raspberry lemonade ingredients
This recipe requires only 2 ingredients! Be sure to choose good quality items to ensure a delicious end product.
- Lemonade: When using store-bought, I use Simply Brand. But this recipe is equally delicious with homemade lemonade (using fresh lemon juice, cold water, and sugar).
- Fresh or frozen raspberries: The key here is to choose sweet, highly flavorful fruit. If you're making this during prime berry season, chances are the fresh raspberries will be best. Otherwise, frozen is a good option.
Helpful lemonade tools
Lemon Kitchen TowelsCuisinart Mesh Strainers
Glass Pitcher
Braun Immersion Blender
How to make easy raspberry lemonade recipe
- Pour the lemonade into a large pitcher. If you're using homemade, start by making it fully and allowing it to cool.
- Add the raspberries directly to the pitcher, then use an immersion blender to blend everything together until no large chunks remain.
- Now this part is key - let it sit for at least 5 minutes to allow all the flavors to infuse. You can leave it even up to overnight in the fridge. After it has infused, pour it through a metal sieve to strain out the chunks if desired.
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Hint: A standard blender is a good option as well.
Variations
- For the BEST flavor, try this homemade lemonade concentrate.
- Substitute with limeade for a different flavor profile.
- Add a splash of lemon lime soda to make it sparkling.
- Add an ounce of vodka to make a fun summer cocktail.
- Add a few fresh lemon slices or zest for a pretty finish.
- Add fresh mint for extra refreshing pop on a hot day!
How to store lemonade
Store raspberry lemonade in a sealed pitcher for 5-7 days in the refrigerator. I suggest stirring it before serving since the fruit likes to settle at the bottom of the pitcher.
FAQ
Yes! Allowing the raspberries to thaw a bit allows the to release their flavor more easily which results in a tasty refreshing beverage.
According to Vocabulary.com "ade" is used as a suffix for the slang of "sweet drink". Limeade is the other drink that uses the popular term.
Tips and tricks
- If using fresh raspberries, wash them well before using. If using frozen, allow them to thaw first to release more juices.
- Adjust to your taste by adding more or less raspberries, or extra fresh lemon juice or zest.
- Save the bottle of your store bought lemonade. When it's time to strain, you can strain it through a funnel into the bottle, then pour it back into the pitcher to chill and serve.
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Recipe
Raspberry Lemonade Recipe (Just 2 Ingredients!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 52 oz lemonade
- 6 oz raspberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Pour the lemonade into a large pitcher. Add the raspberries and use an immersion blender to blend until no large chunks remain. (If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender).52 oz lemonade, 6 oz raspberries
- Allow the lemonade to sit for at least 5 minutes to infuse flavor. Then pour it through a strainer to remove the large chunks. Refrigerate until cold, then serve over ice.
Notes
- If using fresh raspberries, wash them well before using. If using frozen, allow them to thaw first to release more juices.
- Adjust to your taste by adding more or less raspberries, or extra fresh lemon juice or zest.
- Save the bottle of your store bought lemonade. When it's time to strain, you can strain it through a funnel into the bottle, then pour it back into the pitcher to chill and serve.
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Nutrition
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Misty says
This recipe is so easy to make!