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Blue Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

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Refreshing Blue Raspberry Lemonade combines fresh lemon juice with sweet blue raspberry syrup and a hint of blue food coloring for a visually stunning and delicious summer drink. Perfectly balanced with simple syrup and chilled to perfection, it’s garnished with fresh raspberries and lemon slices for a delightful presentation.

Ingredients

Lemonade Base

  • 6-8 lemons, juiced (about 1 cup fresh lemon juice)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 cups water, divided

Flavor & Garnish

  • ½ cup blue raspberry syrup
  • Blue food coloring (optional, to desired shade)
  • Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat while stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
  2. Mix the lemonade: In a large pitcher, pour in the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and ½ cup blue raspberry syrup. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Adjust the color: If using, add blue food coloring a few drops at a time until your desired shade of blue is reached, stirring well after each addition.
  4. Taste and adjust: Sample the lemonade and add more sugar if you want it sweeter or additional water if too strong. Stir to combine any additions.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to serve it chilled.
  6. Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish each with fresh raspberries and a slice of lemon for a beautiful finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor and freshness.
  • If you don’t have blue raspberry syrup, substitute with raspberry syrup and add blue food coloring for color.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if preferred sweeter.
  • For a sparkling version, substitute the cold water with sparkling water just before serving.
  • The lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/blue-raspberry-lemonade-recipe/