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Cool Blue Raspberry Lemonade

Cool Blue Raspberry Lemonade to Beat the Summer Heat

Enjoy a refreshing glass of Cool Blue Raspberry Lemonade, the perfect non-alcoholic drink to beat the summer heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Syrup
  • 1 cup Frozen Raspberries Fresh raspberries can work but will yield a lighter syrup.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste based on your sweetness preference.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for dissolving sugar in the syrup.
For the Lemonade
  • ¾ cup Fresh Lemon Juice You'll need about 5-6 large lemons for the right amount.
  • 4 cups Cold Water Adjust for sweetness and tartness balance.
  • 1 drop Blue Food Coloring Add drop by drop for desired shade.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Cubes Crucial for a perfectly chilled drink.
  • as needed Fresh Lemon Wheels Enhances both flavor and presentation.
  • as needed Mint Sprigs Optional, but adds a delightful fresh aroma.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of frozen raspberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the raspberry syrup to cool for a few minutes. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  3. While the raspberry syrup cools, squeeze the juice from about 5-6 large fresh lemons until you reach approximately ¾ cup of lemon juice. Add in ¾ cup of granulated sugar, stirring well to dissolve completely.
  4. Once the raspberry syrup has cooled, add it to the lemon mixture in the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
  5. Gradually stir in 4 cups of cold water to your mixed base, adjusting for desired sweetness and tartness. Then, add blue food coloring drop by drop, stirring gently until you achieve the desired color.
  6. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, pour the vibrant lemonade over the ice, and garnish each glass with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Start with less sugar than suggested; taste throughout the mixing process to find your ideal sweetness level. Serve immediately for best taste.

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