Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Blue Raspberry Lemonade is the ultimate refreshment for summer gatherings, combining a vibrant blue hue with a delightful sweet-tangy flavor. This easy-to-make non-alcoholic drink is perfect for all ages and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients—fresh lemon juice, blue raspberry syrup, and sugar—you can create a visually stunning beverage that will impress your guests at BBQs, picnics, or any festive occasion. Serve it over ice with fresh garnishes like raspberries and lemon slices for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups water (divided)
- ½ cup blue raspberry syrup
- Blue food coloring (optional)
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool.
- In a large pitcher, mix fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, blue raspberry syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- If desired, add blue food coloring gradually until you reach your preferred shade.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more sugar or water.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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