Drinks

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

A bright, tart lemonade blended with fresh raspberries and finished with chilled sparkling water. It is served over ice with a vivid pink color and a fresh berry aroma.

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Ingredients

• fresh raspberries1 cup
• fresh lemon juice1/2 cup
• granulated sugar1/4 cup
• cold water1 cup
• sparkling water, chilled1 1/2 cups
• ice cubes1 cup
• lemon slices, for serving4 slices
• fresh raspberries, for serving6

Method

1. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the water over medium heat.
2. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring and gently mashing the berries, until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries break down.
3. Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible; discard the seeds.
4. Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining cold water, then chill briefly if desired.
5. To serve, fill two glasses with ice, divide the raspberry lemonade between them, and top each with chilled sparkling water.
6. Garnish with lemon slices and a few fresh raspberries, and serve immediately.