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Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

A super easy and quick Summer drink. So refreshing, with fresh raspberries and lemons, This is bound to become your go-to homemade drink!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, this was 4 lemons for me
  • 3 cups sparkling water, chilled if possible
  • Ice cubes, optional
  • Raspberries, to garnish, optional
  • A few sprigs of fresh mint, to garnish, optional

Instructions

  • First of all, make the simple syrup. Place the 1/2 cup of sugar into a heatproof jug. Boil your kettle and then add 1 cup water to the sugar. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Leave to one side to cool.
  • Once the simple syrup is cool, it's time to make the raspberry lemonade! Purée 1 cup of fresh raspberries, with a hand blender or mini chopper.
  • Sieve the puréed raspberries into a pitcher/jug.
  • Add the lemon juice, simple syrup and sparkling water and stir until combined.
  • Place a few ice cubes in a glass and serve. Garnish with a few raspberries and a sprig of mint, if desired!
  • Sparkling lemonade will keep covered in the fridge, for 2 days.

Notes

Recipe by Annie of Annie's Noms