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raspberry lemonade with lemon slices and fresh raspberries

Raspberry Lemonade

A bright, structured raspberry lemonade built with fresh lemon, mashed berries, and a honey–raspberry syrup. Juicy, vibrant, and clean — fruit-forward without losing lemonade identity.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

FRUIT STRUCTURE
  • 3 item lemons pulp; seeds removed
  • 150 g fresh raspberries mashed
HONEY–RASPBERRY SYRUP
  • 150 g fresh raspberries
  • 120 ml water
  • 110 g mild honey
  • 1 item lemon zest added off heat
LEMONADE BASE
  • 240 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 120-150 ml honey–raspberry syrup to taste
  • item fine sea salt pinch
  • 1 L ice-cold water
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item lemon slices
  • item fresh raspberries

Method
 

  1. Combine the raspberries, water, and honey in a small saucepan and heat gently over low heat, stirring just until the honey dissolves and the berries release their juice without boiling, then remove from heat, add the lemon zest, cover, and let steep for about 10 minutes before straining through a fine-mesh sieve and cooling completely.
  2. Add the lemon pulp and the mashed raspberries to a large pitcher and gently muddle together just until juices are released and a light, textured base forms, keeping everything loose and avoiding a smooth purée.
  3. Add the fresh lemon juice, 120 ml of the cooled honey–raspberry syrup, the pinch of fine sea salt, and the ice-cold water, then stir well and taste, adjusting with more syrup for sweetness, more water if the flavor feels dense, or a small splash of lemon juice only if the berry character begins to overshadow the citrus backbone.
  4. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and integrated.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled raspberry lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh raspberries.

Notes

  • Splitting raspberries between mashed fruit and syrup is intentional — it gives both aroma and texture without heaviness.
  • Never boil honey; overheating flattens its floral character.
  • Salt is invisible but essential — it sharpens both berry and lemon.
  • This should taste like lemonade with raspberry presence, not raspberry juice.
  • Keeps well refrigerated for up to 48 hours.