Name: Raspberry Lemonade at Home
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Raspberry Lemonade is a sweet and tangy drink that’s straightforward to make and satisfying, reliable for beating the summer heat!

Try this straightforward Strawberry Piña Colada, Oreo Milkshake, or Sparkling Raspberry Limeade next.

Try This Raspberry Lemonade Recipe!

I live near a grocery store with amazing produce deals, and every so often, I score a whole crate of raspberries for the price of one container. It’s always more than we can eat—even with berry cheesecake salad—so I started making this raspberry lemonade.

After some experimenting (and lots of snacking), I landed on a version I now make year-round. It’s refreshing, fruity, and a big favorite around here!

Ingredients

Fresh Lemon: Skip bottled juice. You’ll need about 6–7 lemons for 1 cup.
Raspberries: Use fresh, in-season berries. Frozen works too—just let them thaw a bit.
Sugar: Sweetens and balances the tart lemon.
Cold Water: Dilutes the mix to the right strength. Add gradually and taste as you go.
Salt: A tiny pinch boosts the sweetness and balances the flavors.

How To Make Raspberry Lemonade

Blend: Mix lemon juice, sugar, raspberries, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Strain: Pour through a strainer into a pitcher. Use a spoon to press out as much juice.
Chill: Stick it in the fridge for about an hour, or in the freezer for 15–20 mins to cool.
Water: Mix in 4 cups of cold water. check the seasoning and adjust. You can also try sparkling water.

Variations

Switch Things Up

Mixed Berry: Use raspberries and blackberries—or try this Blueberry Lemonade.
Garnishes: Rim glasses with sugar, add a lemon slice, whole berries, or mint.
Double It: Just double or triple the ingredients, tasting as you go for a big batch.

Storage

Store your raspberry lemonade in a pitcher or bottle (in the fridge) without ice for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to serve, pour it over ice and enjoy!