With the temperatures slowly climbing and the heat kicking in, Summer is finally here. What better way to cool off than with a cold refreshing drink. I decided to make something with my favourite flavour....no points for guessing which flavour :-D
Raspberry Lemon Sparklers:
You will need:
1 ½ Cup Raspberries (fresh/frozen)
1/2 Sugar
1 tbsp Lemon juice
Ice
Plain Soda or Sprite
Mint Sprigs for garnish
In a medium bowl, mash the raspberries with the sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup water, then strain into a jug, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract all of the liquid. Stir in the lemon juice and add 2 cups more water.
Fill glasses halfway with ice, pour the extracted juice over the ice and top off with little bit of the soda. Garnish with mint sprigs and a few fresh raspberries (if you are using fresh).
Raspberry Lemon Sparklers is my entry to AFAM: Raspberry hosted by Dee of Ammalu's Kitchen. Thanks Dee for the lovely pick :)
Hi Narmada,
ReplyDeleteLooks very delicious. Will try once. Thanks for sharing.
-Sailaja
Looks like thre is no need to buy the torani's raspberry italian soda.. I like to sip it once in a while, would love to try urs!! Thanks for participating namratha!
ReplyDeleteThat was a awesome drink. Looks so cool. Loved the beautiful color. Nice presentation.
ReplyDeleteLooks very nice and refershing Namratha..
ReplyDeletewow, looks so cool and attractive ur drink!
ReplyDeleteReally a cool one..attracting colour..Nice one namratha..
ReplyDeleteA lovely drink Namratha..Very true we dont get fresh raspberries in India!! sad isnt it!!
ReplyDeleteNamratha, I m yet to taste fresh raspberry (here its either frozen or transformed to jams/icecreams) Yr sparklers look cool! Wd try minus the aerated drink though..tks for sharing!!(Its 50 deg C yes celcius in the day time here! hot winds blowing outside until late evening! We r fortunately in the comforts of our home!)tks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteraspberry is one of my fav flavor too....the drink seems a winner and the pics are wonderful
ReplyDeletedrool worthy pic namratha. simply gorgeous colour!
ReplyDeleteI never knewss about this drink, it looks so refreshing, will try them soon
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delicious! Will try this as soon as temp hits 80 for sure!:)
ReplyDeletewow!what a cooling and refreshing drink!!!lovely:)
ReplyDeleteSorry for the typo in my comments Namratha
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing and beautiful looking drink Namratha.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't eaten a raspberry either till I came here.:D
ReplyDeleteThe sparkler looks wonderful!
I also prepared a raspberry lemonade (without soda) for the event and also poured them in ice pop moulds to get cute popsicles. My son love the ice pops.
ReplyDeleteThis one is a good idea Namratha. I'll try it the next time.
droolworthy pics namratha.... too good...
ReplyDeleteThat looks so refreshing! The pic is absolutely drool worthy!
ReplyDeleteYep..i am with what homecooked said..it looks refreshing...
ReplyDeleteI love these kind of fruity drinks in summer... I can imagine sipping this while grilling something tasty :)
ReplyDeleteOh this looks very refreshing! Just love those pics :)
ReplyDeleteRosie x
what a delightful drink ! I will drink up, from both glasses. It's so very hot here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sailaja, pleasure to have u over :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dee, it was my pleasure :)
Thanks Sukanya :)
Thanks Maya and Cham!
Thanks Lavi,I loveee the colour too :)
Thanks Swati, yup dear, its a pity you don't get them there. Would you like me to send u some? :)
Thanks Purnima, oh do try this when u get a chance.
Thanks Bhags :)
Thanks Sia :)
Thanks Happy :)
Thanks Asha :)
Thanks Ranji :)
Hey no problem Sailaja :)
Thanks Laavi dear :)
Thanks T! :)
Ohh yes I saw that Madhu, looks fabulous! Ice pops is a brilliant idea!
Thanks Swati:)
Thanks Homecooked!
Thanks R:)
Mmmm that would be a fab combo Meeso :)
Thanks Rosie :)
Hehe, be my guest Pravs :)
hi namratha
ReplyDeleteits first visit of mine to ur blo and it is too good and i loved it and so i added u to my blogroll and an award for u there in my blog!