Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins

Introduction

Put a twist on a summer favourite with our Raspberry Lemonade recipe. Whether you’re laying by the pool, hosting a BBQ or simply looking for a way to cool off, this homemade Raspberry Lemonade recipe won’t disappoint. Striking the perfect balance between sweet and zesty, all you need are a few simple ingredients like raspberries, lemon and sugar. To serve, add ice cubes and some chilled soda water. Not only is our Raspberry Lemonade delicious, it also looks great. Serve it in clear glasses to showcase its bright colour and garnish with fresh raspberries. So, the next time you’re looking for a cool, refreshing drink to beat the summer heat, why not give it a try?

Ingredients

3 lemons, juiced
1 punnet of fresh raspberries
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 cups of ice cubes
750ml soda water, chilled

Method

To a large jug, add the lemon juice, raspberries & sugar

Using a stick blender, blitz the raspberry lemonade mixture until combined into a thick syrup

Add the ice and top up with chilled soda water. Serve immediately

FAQs

Typically, raspberry lemonade is made of raspberries, lemon and sugar. Then ingredients like soda water and ice are added to serve. However, some recipes may have slight variations with some adding sweeteners like honey or simple syrup.

Yes, there is a difference between lemonade and raspberry lemonade - mainly in their ingredients. Lemonade is typically made from three ingredients - lemon juice, water and a sweetener. Raspberry lemonade, on the other hand, usually has the addition of raspberries to create a syrup. This also makes them taste quite different. Another obvious difference is in their appearance. Traditional lemonade is usually a pale yellow, while raspberry lemonade has a bright pink hue.

According to the New York Times, the first raspberry lemonade was called pink lemonade and was made by Henry E. Allott. From Chicago, Henry ran away to join the circus as a teenager. The story goes that he accidentally dropped red cinnamon lollies into a jug of regular lemonade, turning it pink. And voila, pink lemonade was born. As for raspberry lemonade itself, there’s no real answer to where it came from. It’s likely that it was invented as manufacturers began to experiment with different lemonade flavours.

Ingredients