Description
Refreshing Raspberry Lemon Spritzer mocktail with bright citrus flavor and fizzy sparkle. Easy to make and perfect for warm weather sipping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water chilled
- 1 cup raspberry syrup chilled
- Ice cubes
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine raspberries, water, and sugar in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mash the raspberries and simmer 5 minutes more until syrupy.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve and cool completely. This creates the raspberry syrup.
- Fill a pitcher halfway with ice.
- Add lemon juice and raspberry syrup to the pitcher.
- Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- This recipe makes homemade raspberry syrup.
- Chill the raspberry syrup and sparkling water before mixing for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and Mixing
- Cuisine: American