I thought this would be a refreshing change from all the blueberry recipes!
Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
Hands-on Time: 26 min.
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups water, divided
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
1-3/4 cups fresh lemon juice (about 13 medium lemons)
16 ounces sparkling water, chilled
1. Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature.
2. Combine remaining 1-1/4 cups water and raspberries in a blender; pulse 10 times or until well blended. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a large pitcher; discard solids. Add orange juice, lemon juice, sparkling water, and cooled syrup to pitcher; stir to combine. Serve immediately over ice. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup).
Enjoy!
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
The summer is almost over :(
My boy is headed back to school on Tuesday so for me tomorrow is the last day of summer even though I know that summer is not actually over for a few weeks.
I really love the fall but it is hard to deal with the end of a relaxing three month vacation from getting up early and all that sun and fun.
In honor of the end of summer, I decided to post this very summery drink recipe. I found in in Woman's Day Magazine. The picture was so pretty and it looked so refreshing. I am a huge fan of lemonade but I usually don't order lemonade or tea with other fruits mixed in. This lemonade is an exception. It is very tasty. I will make it again and perhaps add a bit of vodka for some kick?
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups lemon juice (about 8 to 10 lemons)
1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
1 liter seltzer or sparkling water
Garnish: lemon slices and mint (optional)
Recipe Preparation:
1. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool completely.
2. Place strawberries in blender with 1/2 cup lemonade mixture. Blend until pureed. Strain puree through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Add puree to remaining lemonade mixture, stir well to combine. Refrigerate until serving.
3. To serve: Stir in seltzer. Pour over ice. Garnish with lemon and mint, if using.
Enjoy!
The Creative Cook
My boy is headed back to school on Tuesday so for me tomorrow is the last day of summer even though I know that summer is not actually over for a few weeks.
I really love the fall but it is hard to deal with the end of a relaxing three month vacation from getting up early and all that sun and fun.
In honor of the end of summer, I decided to post this very summery drink recipe. I found in in Woman's Day Magazine. The picture was so pretty and it looked so refreshing. I am a huge fan of lemonade but I usually don't order lemonade or tea with other fruits mixed in. This lemonade is an exception. It is very tasty. I will make it again and perhaps add a bit of vodka for some kick?
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups lemon juice (about 8 to 10 lemons)
1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
1 liter seltzer or sparkling water
Garnish: lemon slices and mint (optional)
Recipe Preparation:
1. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool completely.
2. Place strawberries in blender with 1/2 cup lemonade mixture. Blend until pureed. Strain puree through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Add puree to remaining lemonade mixture, stir well to combine. Refrigerate until serving.
3. To serve: Stir in seltzer. Pour over ice. Garnish with lemon and mint, if using.
Enjoy!
The Creative Cook
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