Raspberry Lemonade is a sweet and tangy drink that’s easy to make and delicious, perfect for beating the summer heat!

Try this easy Strawberry Piña Colada, Oreo Milkshake, or Sparkling Raspberry Limeade next.

Raspberry Lemonade in a cup with garnishes.

Try This Raspberry Lemonade Recipe!

I live near a grocery store with amazing produce deals, and every so often, I score a whole crate of raspberries for the price of one container. It’s always more than we can eat—even with berry cheesecake salad—so I started making this raspberry lemonade.

After some experimenting (and lots of snacking), I landed on a version I now make year-round. It’s refreshing, fruity, and a big favorite around here!

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for easy assembly.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Lemon: Skip bottled juice. You’ll need about 6–7 lemons for 1 cup.
  • Raspberries: Use fresh, in-season berries. Frozen works too—just let them thaw a bit.
  • Sugar: Sweetens and balances the tart lemon.
  • Cold Water: Dilutes the mix to the right strength. Add gradually and taste as you go.
  • Salt: A tiny pinch boosts the sweetness and balances the flavors.

How To Make Raspberry Lemonade

  1. Blend: Mix lemon juice, sugar, raspberries, and salt in a blender until smooth.
  2. Strain: Pour through a strainer into a pitcher. Use a spoon to press out as much juice.
  3. Chill: Stick it in the fridge for about an hour, or in the freezer for 15–20 mins to cool.
  4. Water: Mix in 4 cups of cold water. Taste and adjust. You can also try sparkling water.

Variations

Switch Things Up

  • Mixed Berry: Use raspberries and blackberries—or try this Blueberry Lemonade.
  • Garnishes: Rim glasses with sugar, add a lemon slice, whole berries, or mint.
  • Double It: Just double or triple the ingredients, tasting as you go for a big batch.

Storage

Store your raspberry lemonade in a pitcher or bottle (in the fridge) without ice for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to serve, pour it over ice and enjoy!

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Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

Raspberry Lemonade is sweet, tangy, and super refreshing—just what you need to beat the summer heat!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries, packed 1-1/2 cups
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt
  • 4 to 6 cups cold water preferably filtered
  • Ice for serving, optional
  • Fresh mint for serving, optional

Instructions 

  • Combine 1 cup lemon juice with sugar, raspberries, and salt in a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
  • Place a fine mesh sieve over a wide-mouth pitcher or wide bowl with a spout. Pour blended mixture through, pressing to extract all you can. I like to chill this mixture for an hour (if time permits).
  • Pour strained raspberry mixture into a pitcher, then add cold water, gradually, until lemonade is to your liking. I start with 4 cups and taste, then adjust from there. (I like it best with about 5 cups, depending on sweetness of berries).
    Keep in mind, ice will water it down as well. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Storage: Store your raspberry lemonade in a pitcher or bottle (in the fridge) without ice for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.8g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 21.6mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 30.8g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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3 Comments

  1. Callie says:

    5 stars
    As your sister, this is our all time favorite drink!! Me and the kids canโ€™t get enough! Thanks Chelsea!

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      I am so happy you guys are loving this Raspberry Lemonade! Thanks Callie! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Shawnna Griffin says:

    hey girl- This looks amazing! yummy!