Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Refresher Recipe
A refreshing and guilt-free Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Refresher combining homemade lemonade ice cubes, frozen raspberries, Sprite Zero, and a hint of grenadine for a vibrant, cool summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- 24 oz zero sugar lemonade
- 8 oz Sprite Zero
- 2/3 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp grenadine
Instructions
- Create Lemonade Ice Cubes: Pour the 24 oz of zero sugar lemonade into large ice cube molds, filling eight molds. Freeze the lemonade for 8 hours or overnight until fully frozen to create homemade lemonade ice cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the lemonade ice cubes are frozen, add them to a blender along with the frozen raspberries, chilled 8 oz of Sprite Zero, the juice of one lemon, and 2 tablespoons of grenadine.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, achieving a thick and refreshing texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended smoothie into serving glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional raspberries if desired for a fresh and colorful presentation.
Notes
- Use zero sugar lemonade and Sprite Zero to keep the drink low in calories and sugar.
- Freezing the lemonade into ice cubes prevents dilution when blending and keeps the drink flavorful.
- Adjust grenadine amount to taste for desired sweetness and color.
- Mint leaves and extra raspberries make a beautiful garnish enhancing aroma and presentation.
- Can be prepared ahead by making lemonade ice cubes in advance.
