Refreshing Raspberry Drink
Quench your thirst with this vibrant and **Refreshing Raspberry Drink**, a delightful blend of juicy fresh raspberries, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness for the perfect balance of flavor. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, combining the bold, natural taste of raspberries with the effervescence of sparkling water for a bubbly twist. Serve it over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and whole raspberries for a presentation as stunning as its taste. Perfect for warm summer days or as a refreshing mocktail, this fruity drink is sure to impress with its beautiful color and crisp, revitalizing flavor. **Keywords:** refreshing raspberry drink, summer beverage, raspberry mocktail, fruity sparkling drink, easy raspberry recipe.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 4 berries whole raspberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh raspberries thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a blender, combine the fresh raspberries, water, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the raspberry mixture into a pitcher to remove seeds. Discard the solids.
Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the raspberry drink over the ice until the glasses are nearly full.
Garnish with mint leaves and whole raspberries, if desired, before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing raspberry drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
