This Sparkling Mashed Raspberry Mint Lemonade is refreshing and healthy – the perfect summer drink.
A few weeks ago, my niece graduated from high school and we celebrated dinner with a fresh Raspberry Lemonade. I loved the smashed raspberries in the lemonade – it was so pretty and made the drink more interesting.
This month, I’m participating in The Recipe Redux challenge where we’re celebrating ReDux’s birthday month by making or creating a recipe inspired by a fellow Reduxer.
I chose fellow Recipe Reduxer, E.A. Stewart, who is a nutrition coach, registered dietitian, and culinary nutritionist living in sunny San Diego. I’ve been following E.A.’s blog for a while and love her gorgeous photography, as well as her healthy, beautiful recipes that support digestion wellness. Her recipes are gluten-free and FODMAP friendly for people with IBS, but are foods anyone can enjoy. E.A. is one of the most supportive bloggers I know and although I have yet to meet her in person, I know she is a genuine, generous person.
I spotted this Strawberry Basil Lemonade on E.A.’s blog, and it reminded me of the fresh Raspberry Lemonade I had tasted in Boston. I was inspired to make this Sparkling Smashed Raspberry Mint Lemonade when I got home.
The ingredients are very simple. The key is to use the freshest, best ingredients you can find.
I smashed the raspberries and mixed it with fresh lemon juice, mint and a honey syrup mix. This mixture can be refrigerated for up to a day.
When you’re ready to serve, simply scoop out half a cup of this raspberry mixture and top it off with ice and sparkling mineral water.
Sparkling Smashed Raspberry Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh raspberries
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- ice
- sparkling mineral water
- 6 fresh mint leaves cut into fine ribbons, plus more for garnish
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
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Place raspberries in a bowl and smash with a whisk.
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In a medium bowl, mix together honey, water and lemon juice. Add smashed raspberries and mint ribbons.
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For each serving, place half a cup of raspberry honey lemon juice mixture in a glass. Fill glass with ice. Add sparkling mineral water to the brim. Stir and garnish with mint sprig and lemon slice.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Epicurious
So beautiful and refreshing!
Thanks Angie – this is really a refreshing drink for the summer!
This looks like the perfect summertime drink! I love The Spicy RD too and agree with what you said about her seeming so genuine and nice. 🙂
Thanks Melanie – I love EA – hope to meet her in person one day 🙂
Awww…..thanks so much Melanie!! *blush*
Now THIS is a lemonade!! Beautiful summer flavors!
Thanks Rebecca – I couldn’t agree more 🙂
You truly made my day Jeanette!! I am SO honored you were inspired by my recipe to celebrate the Recipe Redux birthday with 🙂 The inspiration is mutual-love your recipes & the passion you have to help your readers lead healthier lives!! I really hope we can meet in person one day soon! xoxo
EA – I always love your cheery posts and beautiful photographs/recipes – and I do hope we get to meet in person soon!