Raspberry Limeade
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Sweet, juicy raspberries combined with a zing of fresh lime make this Raspberry Limeade the ultimate thirst-quencher. It’s bright, fruity, and just the right amount of tart – perfect for hot summer days, backyard BBQs, or anytime you need a quick and easy drink that tastes like sunshine in a glass.
With just a few simple ingredients and no fancy equipment needed, you’ll be whipping up pitchers of this refreshing limeade all season long!
Do you love raspberry flavored things? Try Raspberry Sweet Rolls, Raspberry Crumb Muffins or Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.
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When it comes to summer beverages, you might think of strawberry lemonade, iced tea, or even a classic fruit punch.
Raspberry limeade doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it totally deserves it. It’s sweet, a little tart, super refreshing, and just plain fun to sip on when it’s hot out.
The best part? It’s really easy to make. You only need raspberries (fresh or frozen), limes, sugar, and water. That’s it!
Just blend it up, strain it, chill it, and you’re good to go. No weird ingredients, nothing fancy – just a simple, homemade drink that tastes way better than anything store-bought.
Why you’ll love this
- A change from the usual limeade, and super easy to make.
- Perfect Party Drink: Raspberry limeade is an excellent choice for parties and gatherings. Its ability to be easily made in large batches makes it a convenient option for hosts.
- Versatility. You can drink it as it is, use it as a cocktail mixer, or even freeze it into a slushy or popsicle. To turn raspberry limeade into a cocktail, you can add your choice of alcohol. Vodka, rum, or tequila would all work well.
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Key Recipe Ingredients
Note: This highlights some ingredients. Full list is in the recipe card.
- Raspberries. Buy raspberries on sale, and freeze them! Then you can have this drink year round. Fresh or frozen raspberries work perfectly here.
- Limes. Kind of important to use fresh ones here. You’ll need about 4 limes to get the amount of juice we need. If you like lime like I do, use a little lime zest as well.
- Sugar. Plain granulated white sugar.
- Water. We use still water to make the syrup, and then more water to mix together the drink. You can choose sparkling water or still water for that. part.
How to make this recipe
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Make the syrup
In a small pot, simmer ½ cup water, sugar, and raspberries over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle the raspberries in the pot.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to press on the raspberries to extract all the juice. We want to keep the color and raspberry flavor, but ditch the pulp and raspberry seeds.
Juice the limes and combine the lime juice into the raspberry simple syrup. It will make about 1 ⅓ cups of syrup.
Divide the raspberry syrup between 4 ice-filled glasses and top with sparkling water (for sparkling raspberry limeade) or cold water.
Mix together, add some lime slices or lime wedges and raspberries as a garnish, and enjoy.
Kylee’s Notes
What to do with leftovers
Leftover raspberry limeade can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It’s best to consume it within a week for optimal freshness and flavor.
Substitutions/Additions
Substitute raspberries with other berries like strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
Frozen Limeade
You can freeze raspberry limeade! In fact, freezing it can turn the beverage into a delightful, slushy treat that’s perfect for hot weather. Just pour the limeade into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer. Stir every 30 minutes or so until it reaches the desired slushy consistency.
Alternatively, you can freeze it in ice cube trays and use the raspberry limeade cubes in other drinks for added flavor, or blend the cubes to create a quick and easy frozen treat. Remember, if you plan to freeze it, ensure the container or tray you’re using is freezer-safe.
FAQs
Absolutely! There is no difference in taste to the recipe whether you use fresh raspberries or frozen.
While you can use bottled lime juice, fresh lime juice is recommended for the best flavor. Fresh lime juice tends to be more vibrant and tangy compared to its bottled counterpart.
Yes, you can make raspberry limeade in advance. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Stir or shake well before serving as some separation may occur.
Absolutely. While the flavor will change, you can substitute raspberries with other berries like strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries to create different versions of this drink.
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Raspberry Limeade
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup lime juice about 4 large limes
- 4 cups sparkling water or still water
Instructions
- In a small pot, simmer ½ cup water, ½ cup white sugar, and ½ cup raspberries over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle the raspberries in the pot.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to press on the raspberries to extract all the juice.
- Juice the limes and combine ½ cup lime juice into the raspberry mixture. It will make about 1 ⅓ cups of syrup.
- Divide the raspberry syrup between 4 glasses and top with sparkling water or still water.
- Mix together and enjoy.
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
Can you use stevia instead of sugar?
Absolutely. Use sweetener to your personal tastes