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Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade

Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade: Sip Summer Joy Today

Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade is a refreshing cocktail blending fresh raspberries and zesty lemon for a festive drink that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Raspberries Fresh enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Water For raspberry puree
  • 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Avoid bottled versions
  • 1/2 cup Simple Syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Vodka Neutral flavor
  • 2 cups Sparkling Water or Club Soda For fizz
  • Ice Cubes For serving
  • Mint Leaves Optional garnish
  • Sugar For rimming glasses

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Large pitcher
  • Glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rim glasses with sugar by running a lemon wedge along the edge and dipping in sugar.
  2. Blend raspberries with 1/4 cup of water until smooth, then strain to make raspberry puree.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine raspberry puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup; stir well.
  4. Add vodka to the pitcher and stir gently for about 10 seconds.
  5. Slowly mix in sparkling water just before serving.
  6. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.
  7. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill ingredients beforehand to enhance flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste and preserve fizz by adding sparkling water last.

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