Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

This refreshing Frozen Raspberry Lemonade is a poolside staple as well as being incredibly cooling! Blending the frozen raspberries makes the drink go thick and slushy, which along with the fresh lemon juice adds a zesty, tart kick to this lemonade that is so satisfying on a hot day.

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Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 cups ice cubes
• Garnish: Lemon slices and extra frozen raspberries

How To Make Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

1. Toss the base in: Into a high-powered blender, pour the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, frozen raspberries, and water. Secure the lid tightly.
2. Blend till smooth-ish: Blend on high speed for about 1–2 minutes. You want the sugar to dissolve completely and the raspberries to break down into a smooth pink puree. (If you absolutely hate seeds, you can strain this mixture now, but it’s not necessary!).
3. Ice it up: Add the 3 cups of ice cubes to the blender. Pulse a few times to break them up, then blend on high until the mixture is thick, frosty, and slushy. It should look like a pink snow cone!
4. Pretty it up: Pour the slush immediately into tall glasses. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice on the rim and float a few frozen raspberries on top for a pop of color.
5. Serve immediately: Hand them out right away! This isn’t a drink that likes to sit around; it melts faster than your willpower on a sunny day.

Recipe Tips!

• Dissolving Sugar: If your blender isn’t very powerful, the sugar might stay grainy. To fix this, mix the sugar and water in a microwave-safe cup and heat for 30 seconds to dissolve it (simple syrup) before adding it to the blender.
• Frozen Fruit Power: Using frozen raspberries acts like extra ice! It makes the drink thicker and less watery than using fresh berries. You can use this method with frozen strawberries or peaches too!
• Seedless Option: Raspberries have tiny seeds that some people dislike. If you want a perfectly smooth drink, blend the water and raspberries first, strain them through a mesh sieve, then return the juice to the blender with the rest of the ingredients.
• Too Tart? Lemons vary in acidity. Taste the mixture before adding the ice. If it makes you pucker too much, add another tablespoon of sugar or honey!

What To Serve With Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe?

This Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe is the ultimate summer cooler! It pairs perfectly with BBQ favorites like the Caramelized Onion Burger or Spicy Chicken Nuggets (recipes above)! For a grown-up twist, add a shot of Vodka or Gin to the blender for a frozen cocktail! It is also a fantastic palate cleanser to serve alongside spicy tacos or rich pasta dishes.

How To Store Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

• Do Not Store: This drink is meant to be consumed instantly! If you put it in the fridge, the ice melts and it separates.
• Freezer Pops: If you have leftovers, pour them into popsicle molds and freeze! They make incredible Raspberry Lemonade ice pops for later.

Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 140 kcal
• Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 0g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (makes 2 large glasses).

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