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Healthy Drinks Recipes Refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Sometimes, I crave a drink that feels like summer poured into a glass. This sparkling raspberry lemonade does just that. The mix of tart lemons, sweet raspberries, and fizzy bubbles gives me the same joy I used to get as a kid when opening a soda at the corner store. But here’s the bonus—it’s not just tasty, it actually belongs in the family of healthy drinks recipes. When I first tested it, I thought it might turn out too sweet. Instead, the raspberry puree settled into the lemonade like it was meant to be there. If you’ve ever wondered how raspberry recipes can move beyond desserts, this one shows you. It’s light, bright, and something I’d gladly serve at a picnic or lazy afternoon on the porch. Sparkling water recipes often sound a little boring, but trust me, when you stir in a homemade raspberry puree recipe for drinks, suddenly you’ve got color, flavor, and the kind of fizz that makes kids grin. And if you’re a fan of a raspberry cake recipe or even a lemonade cake recipe, you’ll taste a familiar flavor here—it’s dessert turned drink, only way easier.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Healthy Drinks, healthy drinks recipes, lemonade cake recipe, raspberry cake recipe, raspberry puree recipe for drinks, raspberry recipes, sparkling water recipes
Servings: 4 glasses
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or honey for a lighter option)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups cold sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Extra raspberries and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries and sugar over medium heat. Cook until the berries break down, about 5 minutes.
  2. Press the mixture through a fine sieve to make a smooth raspberry puree. Let it cool.
  3. In a pitcher, stir together the raspberry puree and fresh lemon juice.
  4. Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour in the lemonade, and garnish with extra raspberries and lemon slices.