Blue Raspberry Lemonade
A refreshing twist on a classic summer drink, combining sweet blue raspberry with tart lemon juice for a vibrant and delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Fresh Lemon Juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 5 Cups Water (divided)
- ½ Cup Blue Raspberry Syrup
- Blue Food Coloring (optional)
- Fresh Raspberries (for garnish)
- Lemon Slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and aim for about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Dissolve the sugar in a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water over medium heat to create a simple syrup.
- Mix the cooled simple syrup with lemon juice and the remaining 4 cups of water in a large pitcher.
- Add in the blue raspberry syrup, mixing well. Optionally, add blue food coloring.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Chill the lemonade in the fridge for at least an hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with various additions like fresh mint or pureed fruits for personalized flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, blue raspberry, summer drink, refreshing beverage, family gathering
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