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A chilled glass of homemade blue raspberry lemonade with ice, a lemon slice, fresh mint, and a striped straw, surrounded by lemons and raspberries on a marble surface.

Blue Raspberry Lemonade

This Blue Raspberry Lemonade combines the tangy brightness of fresh-squeezed lemonade with sweet berry flavor and a stunning blue color. A crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blue Raspberry Lemonade, Blue raspberry lemonade alcohol, Blue raspberry lemonade calypso, Blue raspberry Lemonade celsius, blue raspberry lemonade kool-aid, Blue raspberry lemonade recipe, Blue Raspberry lemonade vodka
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Citrus Juicer/Reamer (For juicing fresh lemons)
  • Fine mesh strainer (To strain raspberry juice)
  • Large Glass Pitcher (To mix and serve lemonade)
  • Small Saucepan (For making raspberry infusion)
  • Long-handled Spoon (For stirring mixture)
  • Measuring Cups (For accurate ingredient measurements)
  • Knife and Cutting Board (For cutting lemons and garnishes)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice - From about 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar - Or sweetener of your choice
  • 4 cups Cold Water - Base for the lemonade
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Raspberries - For raspberry infusion
  • 5-6 drops Blue Food Coloring - Natural or artificial depending on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Raspberry Extract - Optional, for more raspberry flavor
  • 1 cup Simple Syrup - (or to taste)
  • Fresh Raspberries - For garnish
  • Lemon Slices - For garnish
  • Mint Sprigs - For garnish
  • Ice Cubes - For serving
  • Sugar (Optional) - For rimming glasses

Instructions

  • Roll lemons on the counter to release juice, cut, and juice until you have 1 cup fresh lemon juice.
  • In a pitcher, combine lemon juice with 1 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Add 4 cups cold water and stir well.
  • Combine 1 cup raspberries and ½ cup water in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until raspberries break down.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer to extract all juice.
  • Allow raspberry juice to cool completely.
  • Combine raspberry juice with the lemonade base.
  • Gradually add blue food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  • Stir well for even color distribution.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes.
  • Pour blue raspberry lemonade over the ice.
  • Garnish with fresh raspberries, lemon slices, and mint sprigs.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 90kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 40mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%)
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