Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Stunning blue raspberry lemonade with real raspberry flavor and vibrant electric blue color that wows guests. Easy homemade recipe perfect for parties and summer entertaining with magical visual appeal.
Pin Share Print Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 155kcal
Cost: $7.50
Equipment
- Medium saucepan (For raspberry syrup)
- Fine-mesh strainer (For smooth consistency)
- Large clear pitcher (To show off blue color)
- Citrus juicer (For fresh lemon juice)
- Long spoon (For stirring and color mixing)
Ingredients
Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup frozen raspberries - Break down better than fresh
- ¾ cup granulated sugar - For raspberry syrup
- ¾ cup water - For syrup base
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - For syrup
Lemonade Base
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice - About 5-6 large lemons
- ½ cup granulated sugar - For lemonade base
- 5 cups cold water
- 4-6 drops blue food coloring - Start with less, add more
- 2 cups ice cubes
- fresh lemon wheels - For garnish
- fresh mint sprigs - For garnish
Instructions
- Raspberries, sugar, water, lemon juice 10 minutes
- Raspberries with spoon to release juices
- Mixture through fine mesh, pressing solids
- Raspberry syrup completely before mixing
- Sugar in fresh lemon juice in pitcher
- Cooled raspberry syrup with lemon mixture
- Cold water slowly while stirring
- Add blue food coloring drop by drop
- With ice, garnish with lemon and mint
Notes
Start with fewer drops of food coloring and adjust for desired hue. Raspberry flavor shines with a bright lemon punch; ideal for summer parties or kids’ gatherings!
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 155kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 125mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 37g (41%) | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%)