Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Refresher
Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Refresher
Ingredients
For the Raspberry Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Refresher
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, for garnish
- 4 lime slices, for garnish
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
To make the raspberry syrup, combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries soften, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Remove the saucepan from heat. Mash the raspberries gently with a fork or potato masher to extract more juice. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the raspberry syrup cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled raspberry syrup and fresh lime juice. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Fill four glasses with ice. Divide the raspberry-lime mixture evenly among the glasses.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Top each glass with chilled sparkling water. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lime slice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Refresher
Ingredients
For the Raspberry Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Refresher
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, for garnish
- 4 lime slices, for garnish
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
To make the raspberry syrup, combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries soften, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Remove the saucepan from heat. Mash the raspberries gently with a fork or potato masher to extract more juice. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the raspberry syrup cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled raspberry syrup and fresh lime juice. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Fill four glasses with ice. Divide the raspberry-lime mixture evenly among the glasses.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled sparkling water. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lime slice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min