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May 28, 2016 By Tina Dawson 10 Comments

Raspberry Mint Lemonade

Raspberry Mint Lemonade Main

All of us have a summer memory that brings a smile to our faces. Mine is how summer brings all the kids out into the streets – the sun acting like the pied piper’s flute, drawing us out from the cool comfort of our homes. Summers in India aren’t easy, believe me, the heat is unbearable. But still, we’d all be running outside or huddling around tree shades, playing all sorts of games. It was the best time of the year, particularly because while all other schools had some form of summer assignment to be submitted on the first day back at school, my school had no such ridiculousness. All we were required to do was have fun!

I remember how my grandmother would get us to experiment on all forms of popsicles and frozen treats. Once, we even rinsed out an almost-empty jam jar and made jam popsicles! It wasn’t half bad.

Another summer memory – the endless parade of summer fruits – watermelons, mangoes, musk melon and palm fruit.

When I moved to the US, I missed all things summer, especially the fruits – at least the way I remembered it. Sure, we get watermelons here, but the rest, do not taste just the same. Mangoes in India are like biting into heaven. I am yet to try a mango here that is even slightly reminiscent of the ones I grew up eating.

But to expect mangoes here to taste as good as it did in India, is like expecting strawberries in India to taste as it does here. So the only remaining course of action was to to create new summer memories here with locally grown fruits, and I started with raspberries.

Raspberry Mint Lemonade

It took me a while to enjoy the texture of berries so I blended it into my familiar mint lemonade and it was perfect! This drink is sweet, tart, sharp and very berry-licious! I could sip these for hours and never grow tired of it.

And guess how long it takes to make it? 5 minutes! Prepare a sugar syrup, and blend all the ingredients and serve on ice!

Raspberry Mint Lemonade

Created by Tina Dawson on May 26, 2016

Raspberry Mint Lemonade

  • Prep Time:2m
  • Cook Time:3m
  • Total Time:5m
  • Serves: 4
  • Yield: About 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (170gms) raspberries
  • 1 c fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1/2 c water + 4 cups water
  • a handful of mint leaves

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the sugar in 1/4 cup of water until completely dissolved.
  2. Transfer the sugar syrup to a blender, add raspberries, lemon juice, 4 cups of water and mint.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Filter the seeds and mint bits.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Comments

  1. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Hail summer! I love all the fresh berries and cold treats to ward off the heat! This lemonade looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      Then you’d LOVE this one Lisa!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cristie | Little Big H says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    I love homemade lemonaid but have never tried making it myself. I’m definitely going to try your recipe. I love the sound of the raspberries in there too.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      It’s insanely easy Christie! Let me know if you do try this!

      Reply
  3. pooja@poojascookery.com says

    June 1, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    Lovely and simple recipe. Must try these days.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks a lot Pooja!

      Reply
  4. Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says

    June 1, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    Raspberry mint lemonade has always been my favorite drink! And now that I’m legal I like to spice it up with some vodka once in awhile. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Oh yeah! That seems like a lot of fun!

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    June 1, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    This sounds awesome. i love lemonade, the idea of adding mint sounds perfect on a hot summer day!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      The mint adds a very refreshing touch to the drink! Use spearmint if you can find it… it’s so amazing!

      Reply

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