Raspberry and pink peppercorn lemonade

Raspberry and pink peppercorn lemonade

Pretty pink lemonade is best made with raspberries for the ideal balance of tart and sweet. We’ve added pink peppercorns for a sophisticated yet subtle kick of fruity spice.

Raspberry and pink peppercorn lemonade

If you make a lemonade syrup that can be topped up with fizzy water, you have total control over carbonation and strength. The syrup will happily sit in your fridge, so it’s on hand for an instant lemonade fix whenever you want. The concentrated ‘squash’ approach to lemonade is also great for playing around with, as we’ve done with this pink lemonade: try throwing in herbs and/or using different citrus fruit or other berries.

If you fancy a cocktail, add a shot of vodka or gin and half a shot of black raspberry liqueur/crème de mûre to turn this into a summer cooler for adults only.

Looking for the classic? Our ultimate homemade lemonade is hard to beat.

  • Serves icon Serves 6-8
  • Time icon Hands-on time 25 min, plus cooling

Pretty pink lemonade is best made with raspberries for the ideal balance of tart and sweet. We’ve added pink peppercorns for a sophisticated yet subtle kick of fruity spice.

If you make a lemonade syrup that can be topped up with fizzy water, you have total control over carbonation and strength. The syrup will happily sit in your fridge, so it’s on hand for an instant lemonade fix whenever you want. The concentrated ‘squash’ approach to lemonade is also great for playing around with, as we’ve done with this pink lemonade: try throwing in herbs and/or using different citrus fruit or other berries.

If you fancy a cocktail, add a shot of vodka or gin and half a shot of black raspberry liqueur/crème de mûre to turn this into a summer cooler for adults only.

Looking for the classic? Our ultimate homemade lemonade is hard to beat.

Nutrition: Per serving (for 8)

Calories
64kcals
Fat
0g
Protein
0g
Carbohydrates
15g carbs (15g sugars)
Fibre
0g
Salt
Trace

Before you start

Give your lemonade a sophisticated raspberry sugar-salt rim by stirring together 1 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry powder, 1 tbsp caster sugar and 1 tsp salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of the glass with a wedge of lemon, then press into the raspberry mixture.

Before you start

Give your lemonade a sophisticated raspberry sugar-salt rim by stirring together 1 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry powder, 1 tbsp caster sugar and 1 tsp salt on a small plate. Moisten the rim of the glass with a wedge of lemon, then press into the raspberry mixture.

Ingredients

  • 4 unwaxed lemons, plus extra slices to serve
  • 150g raspberries, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tsp pink peppercorns
  • 120g golden caster sugar
  • Ice to serve
  • Soda or sparkling water totaste
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Method

  1. Use a veg peeler to peel wide strips of zest from the lemons into a pan, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath. Add the raspberries, peppercorns, sugar and 400ml cold water.
  2. Put the pan over a low-medium heat and bring to the boil, stirring now and then with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar and lightly crush the raspberries.
  3. Meanwhile, juice the lemons. Once the sugar syrup comes to the boil, remove it from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Cool. 4 Strain through a fine sieve into a jug/bottle and chill. When ready to serve, pour a splash into a glass or a larger amount into a jug, add plenty of ice, then top up with fizzy water until you’re happy with the taste. Serve with lemon slices and raspberries.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
64kcals
Fat
0g
Protein
0g
Carbohydrates
15g carbs (15g sugars)
Fibre
0g
Salt
Trace

delicious. tips

  1. You can make the lemon syrup and keep it chilled for up to 1 week, ready to stir into soda water whenever you need a refreshing drink.

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Recipe By:

Emily Gussin
Food producer and sustainability lead, delicious.

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