Carrageenan Free Raspberry Lemon Cooler

Total time48 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time8 min

4.6

(15)

Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this sparkling drink is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no store-bought shortcuts needed. That matters more than you might think, because many bottled juices, flavored sparkling waters, and commercial syrups sneak in additives like carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener. Here, a homemade raspberry syrup made from fresh berries, maple syrup, and water does all the heavy lifting, giving you rich color and natural sweetness with zero mystery ingredients. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy punch that no concentrate can match. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher with chilled sparkling water and ice, making it as easy to serve as it is impressive to look at. A sprig of mint or a few lemon slices on the rim turns it into something you'd happily serve at a summer gathering or a lazy weekend brunch.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the raspberry syrup

1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup water

For the cooler

½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
3 cups sparkling water, chilled
2 cups ice cubes

For serving

fresh mint sprigs (optional)
lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the raspberries, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the raspberries against the side of the pan with a spoon, until the berries have completely broken down and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 6–8 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 solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

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