Name: Raspberry Lemon Sparkler
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 0.75 cup lemon juice; 1 pt raspberries; 10 mint leaves; 32 ounces soda water; Ice; Extra mint leaves; Slice Lemon slices

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Raspberry Lemon Sparkler

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Instructions

Add lemon juice, 1 pint raspberries and 10 to 12 mint leaves to a blender. Secure lid and blend on high until well combined. Mixture will yield about 1½ cups purée.

Add purée from blender to a pitcher and gently stir in 1 quart of soda water. Top pitcher with ice and set up a serving station with ice-filled glasses and extra mint leaves and lemon slices for garnish.

Note: You can make the purée up to three days in advance and keep refrigerated in an air-tight container. Once you’re ready to make the drink, just stir in the soda water, top with ice and serve.

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5.0

Shannon Bradley

Made these tonight and they tasted amazing! Perfect mix of sweet and sour. Will definitely be making these in the summer with friends!

Nov 17, 2025

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bruise Your Mint Gently 🌿
Lightly slap or press mint leaves between your palms just before adding to release essential oils and maximize that fresh, aromatic flavor in every sip.
Fresh-Squeezed Lemon is Non-Negotiable 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled—the bright acidity and natural complexity are essential to balancing the sweetness of raspberries.
Batch-Make Without Ice First ❄️
When preparing for a gathering, make the base mixture (lemon juice, raspberries, mint) ahead of time, then add soda water and ice just before serving to prevent dilution and maintain optimal carbonation.
Muddle Raspberries Strategically 🫐
Gently press a few raspberries to release their juice and flavor without pulverizing them—this creates beautiful color and taste while keeping some whole berries intact for visual appeal.
Temperature Control for Refreshment 🧊
Chill your glasses and use quality ice (or freeze some raspberry-mint cubes) to keep drinks cold longer without diluting the delicate flavors as quickly as regular ice.