Ingredients
Method
Make the Raspberry Base
- In a mixing bowl, add fresh raspberries, honey, and cold water. Using a muddler, mash everything together until the berries fully break down and the liquid turns deep red.
Strain the Syrup
- Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing the pulp with a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the seeds.
Add Lime & Herbs
- To the pitcher, add freshly squeezed lime juice, basil leaves, and mint leaves. Muddle lightly to release the aromatic oils without bruising the herbs too much.
Build the Lemonade
- Add the ice to the pitcher. Pour in chilled club soda until the pitcher is filled to the top. Give it a gentle stir to combine.
Serve
- Pour into glasses, garnish with lime slices, and enjoy immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
- For a stronger herbal flavor, muddle the basil and mint more aggressively or let the lemonade sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Replace honey with simple syrup if you want a slightly cleaner, more neutral sweetness.
- Want it sweeter? Add 1–2 extra tablespoons of honey before straining.
- If serving to a crowd, keep the club soda separate and let guests top off their glasses for maximum fizz.