Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
Sweet, tart, fizzy, and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor–this homemade Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade is an irresistible summer drink! Made with a 3-ingredient raspberry simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice in just 30 minutes!
Fizzy Raspberry Lemonade
I am a huge lover of specialty fruit lemonades! From Blueberry Lemonade to Strawberry Lemonade and even Berry Lemonade, there is always a perfectly tart yet fruity lemonade in my hand all summer long!
But of course, it can’t be store-bought fake lemonade that’s filled with dyes and artificial sweeteners. Instead, it has to have REAL fruity flavor, just like this raspberry lemonade that’s made with a 3-ingredient homemade raspberry simple syrup.
Along with the homemade syrup, the real key to this delicious raspberry lemonade is the club soda; it adds a great fizz and makes the drink really sparkle! I also love the raspberries’ pulpiness and how it really brings the bright, fruity flavors to life!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Tart yet sweet and fruity.
Texture: A fizzy, sparkling finish from the club soda.
Ease: 3/10
Pros: Simple ingredients, dye-free, authentic raspberry flavor. Makes a large batch that’s perfect to serve at summer parties.
Cons: The fizz from the club soda does start to dissipate when stored.
Would I Make This Again? Yes, I love this lemonade recipe!
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Ingredients
Raspberry Simple Syrup – To ensure this recipe is bursting with the best authentic raspberry flavor, it’s made with an easy-to-make simple syrup. This is made in just 30 minutes by cooking down frozen raspberries with granulated sugar and water.
Lemonade – Pairing with the fruity raspberry simple syrup is the homemade lemonade base! To make this, you’ll need lemon juice; fresh-squeezed is best, as well as cold water, club soda, lemons for garnishing, and ice for serving.
How To Make Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
1. Prepare the raspberry simple syrup by combining frozen raspberries, granulated sugar, and water in a saucepan.
2. Simmer the syrup mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the berries are bursting.
3. Wash the lemons and then slice them in half. Press the lemons in a citrus press to release their juices into a liquid measuring cup.
4. Remove the homemade raspberry simple syrup from the stovetop and allow it to cool. Then strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any chunks and pulp.
5. Combine the lemon juice, cooled raspberry simple syrup, cold water, and club soda in a large pitcher. Stir gently to thoroughly combine the lemonade ingredients.
6. Slice two washed lemons and transfer them into the pitcher as a garnish.
7. Serve the Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade in glasses with ice and a straw; enjoy!
Add raspberries, sugar, and water to a small pot over medium heat.- Simmer until the berries begin to pop and the syrup thickens.
- Strain the simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Squeeze the juice out of the lemons.
- Pour the lemon juice and simple syrup into a large pitcher.
- Add water and club soda to the pitcher and stir to combine.
Rebecca’s Raspberry Lemonade Tips
- To get the most juice out of your lemons, firmly roll each lemon on the counter using the palm of your hand. Once rolled, microwave each lemon for about 10 seconds, then slice each lemon in half and use a citrus press to squeeze the juice.
- Do not add club soda until ready to serve.
- If you have any leftover raspberry simple syrup, you can store it in an airtight container or a jar with a tight lid, such as a mason jar. The simple syrup can be stored for up to 2 weeks and used as a dessert topping over a slice of New York Style Cheesecake.
More Lemonade Recipes
- Brown Sugar Lemonade – Delivers a sweet, slightly caramel-like flavored lemonade!
- Honey Lemonade – Light, refreshing, and made with a 2-ingredient honey simple syrup!
- Homemade Berry Lemonade – A go-to summer sip that’s made with frozen mixed berries!
- Blueberry Lemonade – Bright, fresh lemon juice meets juicy, sweet homemade blueberry syrup!
- Best Lemonade Recipe (Roasted Lemonade) – Made with roasted lemons for the BEST tasting lemonade!
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Easy Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
Ingredients
Raspberry Simple Syrup
- 16 ounces frozen raspberries
- 1½ cups granulated sugar 300g
- 1 cup water 240mL
Lemonade
- 2 cups lemon juice about 10-12 lemons
- 2 cups raspberry simple syrup whole batch from above
- 4 cups cold water 960mL
- 4 cups club soda 960mL
- 2 lemons sliced for garnish
- ice
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by combining 16 ounces frozen raspberries, 1½ cups granulated sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the raspberry syrup mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes; the sugar should have dissolved, and the berries should be bursting.
- While the simple syrup simmers, wash the 2 cups lemon juice, then slice them in half and use a citrus press to squeeze the juice out of the lemons into a liquid measuring cup.
- Remove the syrup from heat and allow to cool in the pot for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, squeezing the berries to extract as much juice as possible. You can also just use the whole recipe without straining, I love the pulp from the berries in this!
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 2 cups raspberry simple syrup (you may have a little leftover), 4 cups cold water, and 4 cups club soda.
- Slice 2 lemons into 8 slices and add 4 to the lemonade, then stir to combine.
- Serve in a highball glass with ice and garnish each with a lemon slice. Serve with a straw.
Notes
- This lemonade is on the tart side; feel free to increase sugar to 1 3/4 cups for a sweeter option.
- If you prefer a non-carbonated lemonade, just omit the club soda and replace it with more water.
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Made this for a family bbq, and it was a huge hit!!!
How can I make this into a lemonade with alcohol… I’ve been using pink moscato with different frozen fruits to make versions of your strawberry champagne punch
This is a must make for the summertime! I am pinning right now. 🙂 My kids and husband are going to just love this. Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays!
Ooooooooh, lemonade is the key to my heart. 🙂 This looks fabs and thirst-quenchingly delicious and slightly tart! 🙂 Mmmm! Everything a good lemonade should be! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Looks delicious and refreshing! I’ve never made a “home-made” lemonade before–looks simple enough! Thanks! Found you from the Tried & True Party!
Cindy @ Crazylou
Delicious!! Pinned this and can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends – I can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Refreshing!!
Just wanted you to know I featured you!
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My husband love the lemonade from RT. I will have to try this. Thanks for posting on the Tried and True Recipe Party! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/06/tried-and-true-recipes-16.html
Rebecca,
Thank you for sharing this at Memories by the Mile. You are featured on today’s post. I love Ruby Tuesday’s Raspberry Lemonade, unfortunately ours close a couple of years ago. Now I have the recipe, thank you.
Hug,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Oh! Pinning to try later! Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
Dimples & Pig Tales
My hubby would love this! Thanks for linking up at http://www.happywifey.net! I will try to host every Monday 🙂
YUM! My boys love raspberry lemonade! Pinned this one and will make it lots this summer – IF we ever get warm weather! New follower on bloglovin’ and google+!
Teri from http://www.abeautifullittlelife.com
Love! I’ll be sitting on the deck with one of these soon! I found you through the Owl’s Skull. Come and visit me at Blue Plate Sundays (blueplatesundays@blogspot.com)
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I’ll bet this is heavenly! I did a blueberry lemonade spritzer (with seltzer) and it was great. I don’t like it too sweet either (that Minute Maid crap) haha. So glad you are joining in with Crafts a la mode party. Linda
I want to drink this & then munch on those raspberries! Looks fabulous! I love that it has club soda too! Thanks for sharing!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
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This looks great (and looks like some rum would make a nice addition;)). Thanks for linking up @ The Owl’s Skull today!! J
haha… well, rum is a nice addition to almost anything 😉
Lemons and Raspberries look like the perfect combo! thanks for sharing on the linky. cant wait to try this at home
-Reshama
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Thank you for stopping by, Resh! I hope you get a chance to make this soon, perfect for summer!
This looks so good and I love your photography! Just pinned!
Thank you, Nicole! Thanks for stopping by and pinning, I hope you’ll consider following me via GFC or Facebook so you never miss a post in the future!
Oh my!! I *LOVE* frozen raspberries… I even eat them plain! The little bits of crushed raspberry in that lemonade are making my mouth water – pinning – and will be making this soon! Thanks for sharing on random recipe roundup! 😀 –zannie @ mymixingspoon
I know, Raspberries are my favorite! Thanks for having me! I hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to whip a batch up!