Lupin Free Fresh Raspberry Lemon Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and flushed with a gorgeous berry-pink color, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. A quick raspberry syrup made from fresh raspberries and maple syrup is the secret here — it gets simmered down, strained smooth, and blended with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a flavor that no bottled version can touch. Every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from the hidden legume-derived additives that can sneak into commercial syrups and flavored drinks. Because you're building everything from scratch, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your glass. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of real lemon juice, and you can always dial the water ratio up or down to suit your taste. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, and it looks as impressive as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the raspberry syrup
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the raspberries, maple syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down completely and the mixture is bubbling and slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl or measuring cup, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the seeds and pulp. Let the raspberry syrup cool for 15 minutes.
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