Yes it’s that time of year! Time to enjoy warm days outside, calm days at the sunlit beach, or just to relax in your backyard – lying a hammock as you bask in the warmth of the sun on your skin, while enjoying long sips from of tall glass of this ice cold Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade. There’s our ideal summer, now we just need that comfy hammock with an extra soft and plush pillow. But for now, at least we have this irresistibly refreshing fresh raspberry lemonade!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice , chilled
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
1/2 cup honey
1 liter sparkling water or club soda, chilled
Fresh mint and ice, for serving
METHOD:
1- Place raspberries in a food processor and pulse until well pureed. Force raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
2- In a large pitcher (if you don't have one large enough you may need two) whisk together water and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Pour in honey and mix until blended. Stir in raspberry mixture and lemon juice then pour in club soda and stir once. Serve with ice and fresh mint.
Save this recipe! Because while vibrantly flavored fresh raspberries are in season, you need to try this at least once this summer.