How to Make the Perfect Raspberry Mint Lemonade
American · Easy · 15 min · 4 servings
This stunning Raspberry Mint Lemonade combines tart fresh raspberries with cool mint and bright lemon juice for an irresistible summer beverage. This easy homemade lemonade recipe with muddled mint is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing on a hot afternoon.
Why this recipe works
This Raspberry Mint Lemonade recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 110 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1.5 cups fresh raspberries
- 0.75 cup fresh lemon juice
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water for simple syrup
- 3 cups cold water
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare Mint Simple Syrup
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar dissolves, add half the mint leaves, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain out the mint leaves and allow syrup to cool completely.
Step 2: Puree the Raspberries
Blend raspberries until smooth then strain through a fine mesh sieve pressing gently to extract all juice while removing the seeds. Discard the seeds and set the strained puree aside.
Step 3: Muddle and Combine
In a large pitcher, gently muddle the remaining fresh mint leaves to release their natural oils. Add the raspberry puree, fresh lemon juice, cooled mint simple syrup, and cold water then stir to combine well.
Step 4: Serve Chilled
Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish each drink with a sprig of fresh mint and a few whole raspberries for an elegant and refreshing presentation.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh raspberries → frozen raspberries work perfectly and are available year-round
- fresh mint leaves → fresh basil offers an equally aromatic and interesting flavor pairing with raspberry
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Over-muddling the mint which releases bitter compounds from the stems and leaves
- Skipping the straining step which leaves seeds in the lemonade creating an unpleasant texture
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 110 calories, 1g protein, 28g carbs, 0g fat, 2g fiber.
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