Delightful Blue Raspberry Lemonade for Perfect Summer Sips

A refreshing Blue Raspberry Lemonade that's easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup water filtered water for a clean taste
1 cup granulated sugar acts as a sweetener; substitute with simple syrup for quicker mix
1 cup blue raspberry syrup provides flavor and color; swap with blue raspberry snow cone syrup if needed
¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice fresh offers the best flavor, but bottled will work

For the Presentation

as needed ice cubes large cubes minimize dilution
as needed lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

Small saucepan
large pitcher
Long spoon

Method

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
In a large pitcher, pour in the cooled simple syrup, 1 cup of blue raspberry syrup, and ¾ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Pour in 3 cups of chilled filtered water, stirring gently. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to chill.
Add thin lemon slices for garnish, stir gently, and serve immediately over ice.
Admire the stunning blue hue and enjoy the refreshing taste with variations like mint or lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

For maximum juice extraction, microwave lemons for 10-30 seconds before squeezing. Keep ice out of the pitcher until serving to prevent dilution. Prepare ahead and add ice and garnish before serving.

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