This vibrant Blue Raspberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer thirst-quencher, combining the bright tang of fresh lemons with the sweet, nostalgic flavor of blue raspberry. After testing numerous ratios, I’ve perfected a recipe that’s not overly sweet and delivers a stunning electric blue hue. It’s a crowd-pleasing drink that’s surprisingly simple to make from scratch, offering a fun and flavorful twist on classic lemonade.

Blue Raspberry Lemonade

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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Fresh lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
1 cup sugar
5 cups water (divided)
½ cup blue raspberry syrup
Blue food coloring (optional)
Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, blue raspberry syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.

Add blue food coloring if desired, starting with a small amount until the preferred shade is achieved.
Add more sugar or water if needed for sweetness and balance.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Pour over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

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Blue Raspberry Lemonade Recipe