Ruby
Elevate your refreshment game with "Ruby," a vibrant and tangy raspberry lemonade that’s as beautiful as its name suggests. This quick and easy drink combines the bold sweetness of fresh raspberries, the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness, all served over ice for an irresistible summer sip. A homemade raspberry syrup infuses the lemonade with a stunning ruby hue and bursts of berry flavor, making it a show-stopping addition to any gathering. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs for an elegant touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is perfect for entertaining or cooling down on a warm day. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just craving a refreshing treat, "Ruby" raspberry lemonade will add a pop of color and flavor to your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 0.75 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 slices Lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries break down, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and allow the raspberry syrup to cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the ruby raspberry lemonade over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*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.
