To start, combine your fresh raspberries with ½ cup of the squeezed lemon juice in a blender. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth. The sweet-tart aroma will instantly make your kitchen smell amazing. Strain this purée through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any seeds. Use a soup ladle to press the mixture through for the quickest results. Don’t skip this step if you love a silky-smooth texture without the crunch of seeds.

Add the remainder of your lemon juice into the bowl along with the purée. Pour in 5 cups of water and sprinkle in the sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely. At this stage, you can taste the lemonade and adjust it to your liking. For another refreshing variation, you may enjoy lavender lemonade, which brings a uniquely subtle floral flavor perfect for warmer days.

Transfer the mixture into a large pitcher and refrigerate until it’s nice and cold. For serving, fill your glasses with ice and pour in the raspberry lemonade. Garnish with lemon wedges, a sprig of fresh mint, and a few extra raspberries for a drink that’s as attractive as it is delicious. Keep in mind that the ice will slightly dilute the lemonade, so you might want to keep it a tad more concentrated initially.