Today’s 14 for the 14th is a variation on an old homemade lemonade recipe I had. It’s pink lemonade though! Which is my favorite, because it’s not done with any kind of dye, it’s naturally a bright, bold color because of the infused raspberries. And honestly I love it. I may be biased though, because I’m a bit obsessed with raspberries.
Ingredients:
- 2 c. sugar
- 2 c. water
- 2 1/2 c. lemon juice (12-15 lemons)
- 1 1/2 c. fresh raspberries
- 8-12 c. cold water
Instructions:
- Make simple syrup by dissolving 2 cups sugar in equal parts boiling water.
- Infuse your syrup with the raspberries by throwing them in and simmering for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to fall apart.
- In the mean time, squeeze your lemons until you have about 2 1/2 cups. Mine took between 12-15 fresh lemons, but I don’t have a juicer or anything handy like that. Just plain ol’ squeezing and sore thumbs for me!
- Strain your simple syrup to remove the raspberry skin and seeds.
- Combine raspberry infused simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and cold water in a large pitcher. Refrigerate.
- Serve chilled with a fresh lemon slice and raspberry on the side!
P.S. This is what the strained gunk looks like! I found it very amusing, and had to take this picture for posterity before cleaning up. The little things bring me such joy…
Would you drink pink lemonade solely because it’s Valentine’s day? At first I thought the idea was silly, but since I love raspberries, I’m finding an excuse to add them to pretty much everything, anyway!
Laurie
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This looks yummy indeed. Sometimes I think I would like to exist on tasty beverages! Great photos. #sitsblogging
Lauren
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That’s so funny Laurie, I almost exclusively just stick to water! You have to make exceptions for anything as bright as this though!
Laura
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I’ve never made fresh lemonade, but I do prefer pink lemonade. #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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Right? It’s just the color looks so much prettier and more edible! Fresh lemonade is one of the easiest drinks – unless you don’t have a juicer. I squeeze all my lemons by hand and at the end my poor thumbs are so sore!
Kimberly Curtis
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Raspberry pink lemonade in the winter seems a bit chilly to me! But… a shot of something might warm me up to the thought of it?! #sitsblogging
Lauren
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Kimberly, I’m in Florida! I don’t believe in winter! I still love your suggestion though. ;)
Linda Davidson
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I love lemonade and raspberries so I look forward to making this summer drink. I look forward to spring. Its been a tough winter here. #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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Where are you Linda? Considered moving to Florida? ;) I can vouch for our year-round warmth! Not sure you could adjust to the humidity though…
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beingawordsmith
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Deelish, I’m sure and so pretty. I pinned this so I can make it for my son. Thanks for sharing. #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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No problem, thanks for the pin-love!
Leslie
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Yum! This would be great with our juicer and so easy! Thanks #SITSBlogging
Lauren
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I’m envious of your juicer. So many swollen thumbs could have been saved! Hope you enjoy it. :)
Liz Law
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Great article.
Thank you.
Lauren
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No problem, thanks for visiting and letting me know you appreciated it Liz! :)