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Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

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Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail combining the tartness of fresh lemon juice with the sweet, fruity flavor of raspberry puree, sparkling water for fizz, and a smooth kick of vodka. Perfect for warm days or festive occasions, this drink is garnished with fresh raspberries and mint to add a decorative and aromatic touch.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup (adjust for sweetness)
  • 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
  • 1 cup vodka
  • Ice cubes

Optional Garnishes

  • Mint leaves for garnish
  • Sugar for rimming the glasses

Instructions

  1. Prepare Glasses: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass to moisten it. Dip the rims into sugar for a decorative, sweet coating, then set the glasses aside.
  2. Make Raspberry Puree: Blend 2 cups of raspberries with 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, resulting in a silky smooth raspberry mixture.
  3. Mix Lemonade Base: In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry puree, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of simple syrup. Stir well and taste. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more syrup or lemon juice, according to your preference.
  4. Add Vodka: Stir in 1 cup of vodka thoroughly to integrate the alcohol evenly throughout the lemonade mixture.
  5. Incorporate Sparkling Water: Just before serving, gently pour in 2 cups of sparkling water or club soda to maintain the refreshing fizz.
  6. Serve: Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes, then pour the spiked raspberry lemonade over the ice.
  7. Garnish and Finish: Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint for a colorful and fragrant presentation. Serve immediately for best flavor and fizz.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of simple syrup to suit your taste.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and increase the sparkling water or add lemon-lime soda.
  • You can use frozen raspberries if fresh are not available; allow them to thaw before blending.
  • To rim glasses, granulated sugar works best to add a sweet contrast to the tart flavors.
  • Serve immediately after adding sparkling water to maintain the best fizz and freshness.

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