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    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    Published: May 1, 2023 Modified: May 1, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Blue Raspberry Lemonade

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    There's nothing better than a sip of iced cold lemonade, but when you add blue raspberry, you get an instant upgrade. Blue raspberry lemonade has become our favorite summer drink, and this recipe is constantly on repeat around here.

    aerial view of a pitcher full of blue lemonade wnd ice garnished with lemon slices

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients needed to make blue raspberry lemonade

    🥘 Ingredients

    Sugar- To cut down on acidity and bring us some sweetness, you'll need some granulated sugar.

    Water- This is the base of the recipe and will help to dissolve the sugar as well.

    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!

    Ice cubes- For cooling down our drink and making it even more refreshing, you'll need some ice cubes.

    Lemon- This is an optional idea, but adding sliced lemon to the pitcher of lemonade makes for a nice garnish.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Pitcher
    • Large spoon
    • Small pot
    • Measuring Cups

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Blue Raspberry Lemonade with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    sugar and water in a small pot

    Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a small pot over the stove.

    simple syrup in a small pot

    Stir and heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool before use.

    simple syrup at the bottom of a clear pitcher with lemons to the side

    Pour the simple syrup into your pitcher.

    blue syrup added to simple syrup in the bottom of a pitcher with lemons to the sides

    Add in the blue raspberry syrup.

    lemon juice added to pitcher with blue syrup inside

    Add in the lemon juice.

    aerial view of blue raspberry lemonade and ice in a pitcher with fresh lemons to the sides

    Now add in the water and enough ice cubes to fill the pitcher. Stir to combine.

    Add sliced lemon for garnish, if desired.

    Pour into drinking glasses and enjoy cold.

    a glass mug full of blue raspberry lemonade and garnished with a slice of lemon

    🧾 Substitutions

    Lemon juice. If you don't have real lemons on hand, you can use concentrate in a pinch. 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.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    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.

    If desired, you can make Microwave Simple Syrup instead of cooking it on the stovetop.

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    If you plan to make this recipe more than a few hours in advance, I recommend not adding the ice and garnishes until later. Prepare the lemonade as-is, and leave it in the pitcher in the fridge for several hours or a day before serving. Then add the ice and garnishes closer to serving time.

    This will keep the ice from melting too quickly and help you to avoid a watered-down flavor.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    This lemonade is good for up to 5 days. Make sure you keep it stored in the fridge when not being used.

    💭 FAQs

    Why is raspberry lemonade blue?

    "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.

    What is blue raspberry drink made of?

    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.

    What is blue raspberry syrup good in?

    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!

    aerial view of a pitcher full of blue lemonade and ice with lemon slices

    More great beverage recipes to check out soon

    • Vanilla Iced Latte
    • Frozen Whipped Lemonade
    • Maple Iced Coffee
    • Blue Monster Cookie Milkshake

    📖 Recipe

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    Blue Raspberry Lemonade

    There's nothing better than a sip of iced cold lemonade, but when you add blue raspberry, you get an instant upgrade. Blue raspberry lemonade has become our favorite summer drink, and this recipe is constantly on repeat around here.
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 96kcal
    Cost Recipe $5.25 / Serving $0.53
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    Equipment

    • Pitcher
    • Large spoon
    • Small pot
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Granulated sugar ($0.22)
    • 4 cups Water, divided ($0.00)
    • 1 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (4-5 large lemons) ($3.41)
    • 3 Tablespoons Blue Raspberry Syrup ($0.94)
    • Ice Cubes ($0.00)
    • 1 small Lemon, sliced *for garnish ($0.68)
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    Instructions

    • Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a small pot over the stove.
    • Stir and heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool before use.
    • Pour the simple syrup into your pitcher.
    • Add in the blue raspberry syrup.
    • Add in the lemon juice.
    • Now add in the water and enough ice cubes to fill the pitcher. Stir to combine.
    • Add sliced lemon for garnish, if desired.
    • Pour into drinking glasses and enjoy cold.

    Notes

    Substitutions

    • Lemon juice. If you don't have real lemons on hand, you can use concentrate in a pinch. 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.

    Recipe Tips

    • 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.

    Make Ahead Instructions

    • If you plan to make this recipe more than a few hours in advance, I recommend not adding the ice and garnishes until later. Prepare the lemonade as-is, and leave it in the pitcher in the fridge for several hours or a day before serving. Then add the ice and garnishes closer to serving time.
    • This will keep the ice from melting too quickly and help you to avoid a watered-down flavor.

    Storage

    This lemonade is good for up to 5 days. Make sure you keep it stored in the fridge when not being used.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
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