A refreshing summer drink made with freshly-squeezed lemon juice and raspberries.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup warm water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups lemon juice about 10 lemons
6 cups cold water
Instructions
In a blender or food processor combine the raspberries, warm water and granulated sugar. Blend until pureed. Pour the raspberry mixture into a fine mesh sieve and use the back of a spoon to press the mixture into the sieve to remove as much liquid as possible, you should get about 1/4 cup raspberry liquid. Keep this aside.
Juice the lemons. Pour the lemon mixture into a jug with a fine mesh sieve on top. Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture into the sieve to remove as much liquid as possible, you should get about one and a half cups lemon juice.
In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, raspberry juice and cold water. Taste and add more water if needed.
You can decorate the glass with a slice of cut lemon, mint leaves, ice cubes and a straw.
NB: You can use fresh or frozen raspberries. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them first.
Keep leftover lemonade in a covered bottle or jug for 3 to 4 days. Always remember to give it a good stir before serving.
I put the raspberries in the freezer, so can use when ever needed.
This quantity is for 8 persons.