Rice Free Fresh Raspberry Lemon Lemonade
Tart, floral, and vibrantly pink, 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 forms the heart of the recipe — it's simmered down, strained smooth, and blended with bright squeezed lemon juice for a flavor that's miles ahead of anything from a powder or concentrate. Because every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, there's zero guesswork about hidden fillers or starchy thickeners that sometimes sneak into flavored syrups and drink mixes. The maple syrup does double duty as both sweetener and depth-builder, giving the drink a subtle richness that plain sugar just can't match. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint, it looks genuinely stunning without any extra effort. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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