Growing up in Chicago, after surviving each brutal and unyielding winter, summer couldn’t seem to ever come fast enough. Memorial Day weekend picnics commonly marked the end of the cold and dreary days. YAY! But is a picnic truly a picnic without a glass of lemonade? This raspberry lemonade is my tribute to the delight and joy of pink lemonade that used to be my favorite as a little girl. Tart and sweet, refreshing and delicious. It just tastes like summer. A perfect beginning to a Memorial Day picnic that will bring a smile to everyone.
Raspberry Lemonade
Kiss My Spatula’s summertime concoction, yields about 1 quart
Try to find lemons with thin skins that feel heavier than they look. They will produce the most juice.
Music Pairing: Crazy Love, Van Morrison and Ray Charles, Genius Loves Company
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 large, juicy lemons)
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp honey
- 4 cups cold water
- whole raspberries
- mint leaves
Method
Press raspberries through a fine mesh strainger over a bowl with a rubber spatula. Don’t forget to scrape the extra raspberry goodness from the bottom of strainer. Discard seeds. Place freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and honey in a large pitcher. Add strained raspberries and water. Stir well and taste. Add more sugar if you like things a little sweeter or more lemon juice if you like things more tart. Pour into chilled glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and a few mint leaves.
Stunning photos! Looks good enough to drink right off the screen..
What a gorgeous photo and a sparkling idea. We will try this one for sure. Guests coming this weekend and it’s perfect. Thanks, s
that really is another great picture. nicely done.
Looks fantastic! I love the musical pairings!
Your photos are fabulous! I’d be so happy if someone served me a glass of this lemonade.
Love your site and the name of your blog. I will be visiting on a regular basis!!!!!!!
I feel refreshed just looking at this beautiful photo!
I’ve seen wine pairings with food but your blog is the first I’ve come across with music pairings – brilliant!
I’m going to sound like a broken record, but I too love the music parings, and I know I am going to enjoy your blog, because anyone that tweets lemonade has my vote. I also love adding, lavender, basil, and sour cherries too the mix.
Mmm. . . refreshing. It’s going to be hot this weekend. Time to make drinks!
This looks so refreshing and perfect for the summer! The colors are gorgeous!
beautiful photo. can’t wait to try this recipe!