There's nothing better than a sip of iced cold lemonade, but when you add blue raspberry syrup, you get an instant upgrade. Blue raspberry lemonade has become our favorite summer drink, and this recipe is constantly on repeat around here.
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Reaching for a packet of Kool-Aid mix can be tempting, but once you realize how easy it is to make your own blue raspberry lemonade from scratch, you're going to wish you had done it sooner. This recipe is even easier than making Strawberry Pink Lemonade from scratch!
If you do have a packet of kool aid on hand, make sure to check out my No Bake Kool Aid Pie and Kool Aid Slushies. They're also amazing treats for ice summer weather.
Made with fresh lemons, plenty of ice, and some blue raspberry syrup, this drink is too good to resist. For more lemonade variety, make sure to check out our Creamy Lemonade, Pickle Lemonade, Orange Lemonade, and Old Fashioned Lemonade.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's simple enough to make on repeat. This is a cold lemonade recipe you'll want to drink over and over again. With the simple ingredients and steps, that shouldn't be a problem.
- It's fast to make. You can have a pitcher of ice cold blue lemonade ready to drink in just minutes flat. The hard part is not drinking it too quickly because then you'll need another pitcher full. If you want to pace yourself, try adding some blue syrup to a Single Serving Lemonade so you aren't tempted to chug an entire pitcher's worth.
- It's a fun variation. We LOVE lemonade and have found so many tasty variations to it over the years, but this is one we go back to often. The fun color, unique flavor, and refreshing goodness are even better than regular lemonade.
🛒 Ingredients
Sugar- To cut down on acidity and bring us some sweetness, you'll need some granulated sugar.
Lemon juice- For the best flavor, you'll want to use freshly squeezed lemons, but you can use lemon juice concentrate in a pinch.
Blue raspberry syrup- This can be a bit tricky to find, but I found my Torani Blue Raspberry Syrup on Amazon. You may be able to find it in grocery stores near you, but if needed, you can use blue raspberry snow cone syrup instead!
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Lemon juice. If you don't have real lemons on hand, you can use concentrate instead. You can also use it to bring the fresh lemon juice up to the required measurement so you can keep that strong lemon flavor.
Blue raspberry syrup. If you can't find blue raspberry syrup anywhere online or in-store, try using some blue raspberry snow cone syrup.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use bottled lemon juice: Fresh lemons are great, but bottled lemon juice is far cheaper and works perfectly for homemade lemonade.
Make your own simple syrup: Homemade simple syrup (just sugar + water) costs pennies compared to pre-made versions.
Add more water to stretch it: Increase the water slightly to make a bigger batch without noticeably changing flavor.
Skip the garnish: Lemon slices are optional, leaving them off saves nearly a dollar per batch.
🥄 Instructions for Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Step 1: Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a small pot over the stove.
Step 2: Stir and heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool before use.
Step 3: Pour the simple syrup into your pitcher.
Step 4: Add in the blue raspberry syrup.
Step 5: Add in the lemon juice.
Step 6: Now add in the water and enough ice cubes to fill the pitcher. Stir to combine.
Step 7: Add sliced lemon for garnish, if desired.
Pour into drinking glasses and enjoy cold.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- How to get more juice from lemons. To squeeze more juice out of fresh lemons a tip I like to use is microwaving them for about 10-30 seconds. Then before slicing in half, roll them back and forth along the counter while pushing down on them, like you're rolling out a dough log. This helps to get more juice out of the lemons.
- No stove? No problem. If desired, you can make Microwave Simple Syrup instead of cooking it on the stovetop.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Store leftover Blue Raspberry Lemonade in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving, as natural separation may occur.
Make Ahead: Prepare the lemonade base according to the recipe, but skip the ice and garnishes. Transfer to a pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or up to 1 day before serving. Add ice and garnishes just before serving to keep the lemonade fresh and flavorful.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve blue raspberry lemonade with summer favorites like grilled chicken, burgers, or hot dogs. It also pairs well with fresh fruit, pasta salads, or simple picnic sides. For a fun twist, enjoy it alongside sweet treats like sugar cookies, cupcakes, or fruit kabobs.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
"Blue" is the color given to this unique fruity flavor. While there are no real "blue raspberries" found in nature, this flavor is a combination of various fruits (mostly citrus). Giving it a unique name and color helps to make it stand out in the crowd and makes it a lot more fun.
This lemonade drink is made with lemon juice, water, sugar, and blue raspberry syrup. Add in some ice, and it's a refreshing drink that's ready for summer.
Your flavored syrup can be used in lemonade, mixed alcoholic drinks, snow cones, and more. Use it to celebrate patriotic holidays with the bright blue color or just for fun, and it's sure to be a hit!
Fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade ¾ full, add 1 oz vodka, stir. Top with ¾ oz Blue Raspberry Vodka. Garnish with mint sprig!
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📖 Recipe
Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 cups water, divided - ($0.00)
- 1 cup granulated sugar - ($0.20)
- 3 tablespoons blue raspberry syrup - ($0.94)
- 1 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled - ($0.88)
- ice cubes - ($0.00)
Garnish
- 1 small lemon, sliced - ($0.58)
Instructions
- Make syrup. Add 1 cup water and sugar to a small saucepan. Heat and stir just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Build base. Pour cooled simple syrup into a pitcher. Stir in blue raspberry syrup and lemon juice until combined.
- Dilute. Add remaining water and enough ice cubes to fill the pitcher. Stir well.
- Garnish. Add sliced lemon if using.
- Serve. Pour into glasses and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Juice Options. Bottled lemon juice or lemon concentrate can be used to reach the full 1 cup.
- Syrup Swap. Blue raspberry snow cone syrup works well if blue raspberry drink syrup is unavailable.
- Juicing Tip. Microwave lemons 10 to 30 seconds and roll on the counter before cutting to release more juice.
- Make Ahead. Prepare without ice or garnish and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add ice and lemon slices just before serving.
- Storage. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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