Nutmeg Free Fresh Raspberry Lemon Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and flushed with the most gorgeous pink color, this homemade raspberry lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. A quick raspberry syrup made with fresh berries and maple syrup gives it natural sweetness and bold fruit flavor without relying on refined sugar or any of the warm spices that can sneak into store-bought syrups and mixes. The syrup gets strained smooth, so you get all that vibrant raspberry essence with none of the seeds or pulp — just a silky, jewel-toned base that blends beautifully with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Everything here is clean and straightforward, which means you never have to second-guess the ingredient list. Poured over ice and finished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something from a café menu but comes together in under 30 minutes. It's endlessly refreshing and easy to scale up for a crowd.
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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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