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raspberry limeade in a carafe and in a glass garnished with a lime wheel
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5 from 3 votes

Raspberry Limeade

This gorgeous raspberry limeade is vibrant, refreshing, tangy, and a little bit sweet. You'll want to keep it on hand all season long.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 17 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: raspberry limeade
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

For the raspberry simple syrup

  • 10 ounces (283 grams) frozen raspberries
  • 200 grams 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 200 grams about 1 cup water

For the limeade

  • 2 cups (475 ml) cold water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice, from about 15 limes
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) raspberry simple syrup, more to taste
  • Thin slices of lime to garnish optional

Instructions

Make the raspberry simple syrup

  • Place raspberries, sugar, and water into a small pot.
  • Set over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring from time to time to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Raspberries will break down, and liquid will thicken up a little bit.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, leaving solids in the strainer.
  • Cool completely before using.

Make the limeade

  • Pour the water into a pitcher.
  • Stir in lime juice and ¾ cup raspberry simple syrup.
  • Taste and adjust for sweetness — you may want to add some or all of the remaining raspberry simple syrup.
  • Cover and chill until very cold.
  • Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish each with a lime wheel if you like.

Notes

  1. Fresh or frozen raspberries are fine. I almost always use frozen since they tend to be both less expensive and picked at the peak of ripeness.
  2. Regular granulated sugar works well in this recipe — no need for anything fancy. If it's important to you that this recipe be vegan, be sure to use a sugar that's processed in a vegan-friendly fashion.
  3. I use regular filtered tap water — any water that tastes good is fine.
  4. It's important to make the raspberry simple syrup at least far enough in advance to let it cool completely before using. You can do it a lot farther in advance if you prefer. Strained syrup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for at least two weeks.
  5. I like to juice the limes on the day I plan to serve the limeade for peak freshness, but it's not strictly necessary. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. Or freeze it for up to a year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 100kcal