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Fresh Homemade Pink Lemonade with Raspberries

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A quick and easy pink lemonade recipe using fresh raspberries muddled directly into the lemonade for a vibrant color and fresh flavor. Perfect for summer parties and refreshing anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium-sized fresh lemons (about 1 cup/240 ml lemon juice)
  • 1 cup (125 g) fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
  • 5 cups (1.2 liters) cold water
  • Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
  2. Place 1 cup (125 g) of fresh raspberries in the bottom of a large pitcher. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press the berries to release their juice and color without pulverizing.
  3. Pour 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar over the muddled raspberries. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar and deepen flavor.
  4. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. Pour in 5 cups (1.2 liters) of cold water and stir thoroughly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  5. Optional: Strain the lemonade through a fine mesh sieve into another pitcher or bowl to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
  6. Add ice cubes to the pitcher or serving glasses. Garnish with whole raspberries and fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Muddle raspberries gently to avoid bitterness from seeds. Use room temperature lemon juice for better sugar dissolution. Chill for at least an hour for best flavor. Frozen raspberries should be thawed and drained before use. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste by adding more sugar or water as needed.

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