How to Make the Perfect Raspberry Lemon Water
American · Easy · 10 min · 4 servings
Raspberry lemon water is a bright and tangy infused water recipe that combines antioxidant-rich fresh raspberries with zesty lemon slices for a vibrant and visually stunning pink hydration drink. This popular detox water recipe is loved for its immune-boosting vitamin C content, metabolism support, and refreshing flavor that rivals any store-bought flavored water.
Why this recipe works
This Raspberry Lemon Water recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 14 calories with 0g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 4 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 large lemon sliced into rounds
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 8 fresh mint leaves optional
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Muddle the Raspberries
Place the fresh raspberries in the bottom of a large pitcher and gently muddle them just enough to break the skin and release their bright red juice and flavor into the water.
Step 2: Add Lemon and Mint
Slice the lemon into thin rounds removing any visible seeds to prevent bitterness. Add the lemon slices and optional fresh mint leaves to the pitcher with the muddled raspberries.
Step 3: Infuse and Serve
Pour the cold filtered water over all the ingredients and stir gently. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until the water is a beautiful pink color, then serve over ice in tall glasses.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh raspberries → frozen raspberries which release their color and flavor even faster than fresh when muddled
- lemon → pink grapefruit slices for a more complex and slightly bitter citrus note that pairs beautifully with raspberry
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not muddling the raspberries at all which produces very lightly flavored and pale water lacking the vibrant raspberry taste
- Infusing for too long past 24 hours which causes the raspberries to break down completely and make the water taste fermented and look muddy
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 14 calories, 0g protein, 4g carbs, 0g fat, 1g fiber.
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