You might love raspberry lemonade, but buying it from the store means you’re gulping down more sugar than you can possibly imagine. Give yourself and your family a truly refreshing treat with no hidden additives with my homemade raspberry lemonade recipe that you can make and serve in just 5 minutes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tangy: The combination of tart raspberries and fresh lemon gives this drink a tangy taste.
- Refreshing: Made with pure ingredients and water, it’s the ideal way to quench your thirst when you need hydration but want something flavorful.
- Hydrating: All these natural ingredients come together to deliver the essential hydration your body needs.
Add this lemonade drink to your list of favorite refreshing recipes by Raepublic, along with this Melon Ball Salad, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and Vegan Raspberry Scones.
Nutrition For Mental Health
One cup of red raspberries contains 64 calories, 14.7g of carbohydrates, 8g of dietary fiber, 0.8g of fat, and 1.5g of protein. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin K. They also contain vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and copper.
Did you know that hydration can impact your mood? A study found that reduced water intake resulted in decreased calmness, positive emotions, vigor, contentedness, and increased thirst. On the other hand, increasing water intake in participants resulted in less fatigue, confusion, thirst, and sleepiness.
Ingredients + Notes
You only need four simple and wholesome ingredients to make this raspberry lemonade.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is a necessity for any lemonade.
- Raspberries: Frozen raspberries can be found year-round and add tart flavors and pretty colors to your drink.
- Maple Syrup: The natural sweetness from maple syrup helps balance out the tanginess.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
Here are some quick tips for substitutions and variations for this lemonade with raspberries to help if you’re missing a key ingredient.
- Sweetener: If you don’t have maple syrup, you can choose another natural sweetener. Honey can be used if you aren’t vegan.
- Raspberries: No frozen raspberries? You can mash up fresh ones to use instead or swap them for another frozen berry.
- Herbs: Mint, basil, thyme, or sage can also be added to elevate the flavors, especially if you want to serve this as a mocktail.
How To Make Raspberry Lemonade
If you’re thirsty, there are just two quick steps to take to make homemade raspberry lemonade.
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- Pour all ingredients into blender and pulse. (Alternatively, mash the raspberries. Then add all ingredients to a large pitcher and give it a good stir.)
- Serve with ice cubes and lemon slices in each glass.
Servings Ideas
Pour yourself a glass of homemade raspberry lemonade when you’re thirsty, though when you serve it with a meal, it gives you a spectacular dining experience at home.
- Burgers: Juicy veggie burgers are a sublime match for this naturally sweet and tangy lemonade with raspberry. Try this easy Black Bean Burger, the Best Garbanzo Bean Burger, or Veggie Sloppy Joes.
- Salads: Any fresh salad is a blissful match for a light and refreshing lunch. Try it with a fresh garden salad or homemade Fattoush Salad.
- Sides: Homemade crispy fries or a serving of seasonal grilled or roasted veggies are a splendid option for this tasty drink. These Oven-Baked Fries, Homemade Sweet Potato Fries, or Roasted Asparagus are great choices.
- Dessert: Make this zippy lemonade to enjoy with a light dessert, such as Raspberry Sorbet. For a richer experience, try these homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
Storage Tips
As with any lemonade or fruit water that you make from scratch, you’ll need to keep it in your fridge. Put it in an airtight container and make sure to consume it within 2 to 3 days.
FAQ
Raspberry lemonade is made of lemon juice, raspberries, sweetener, and water. If you buy it ready-made from the store, you can expect some additives and a lot more sugar. When you use this recipe, you’re making it with pure and natural ingredients that are as good for you as they are delicious.
No, not always. Pink lemonade often contains food coloring or artificial fruit syrups to give it that pretty pink hue.
Pink lemonade is simply lemonade with coloring and other flavoring added to it. It may contain food dye, cranberry juice, fruit syrups, grape juice, or other additives. If you want a pretty pink lemonade, you can feel good about drinking and serving it to your loved ones, try my recipe with only natural ingredients.
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Recipe
Raspberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4+ cup maple syrup, (to taste)
- 2 cups raspberries, frozen
- 5 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into blender and pulse. (Alternatively, mash the raspberries. Then add all ingredients to a large pitcher and stir vigorously.)
- Serve with ice cubes and lemon wedges in each glass.
Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Pross, N., Demazières, A., Girard, N., Barnouin, R., Metzger, D., Klein, A., Perrier, E., & Guelinckx, I. (2014). Effects of changes in water intake on mood of high and low drinkers. PloS one, 9(4), e94754. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094754
