Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 8-10 lemons)
  • 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 4 cups (950ml) cold water, or to taste
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Make the Simple Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Raspberry Puree: Place raspberries in a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Strain Raspberry Puree: Pour the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl. Discard the seeds.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, strained raspberry puree, and cold water. Stir well to combine.
  5. Adjust to Taste: Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more simple syrup or lemon juice.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.