Hard Raspberry Lemonade Recipes

RASPBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Combine the raspberries and ½ cup of the lemon juice in a blender; purée until smooth, then pass the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl to strain out the seeds (the fastest way to force it through is by pressing a ladle against the strainer in a circular motion). Add the remaining lemon juice, water, and sugar to the bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste, then and add more sugar, lemon juice or water if necessary (keep in mind that ice cubes will water it down). Pour into glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon wedges, raspberries and fresh mint, if desired. The lemonade will keep in the fridge for a few days.

HARD RASPBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• stir together raspberries, beer, thawed concentrate, and vodka.
• Serve over ice.
• Garnish if desired.
• Note: To make ahead, stir raspberry lemonade concentrate and vodka in large container. Chill up to 8 days. Stir in raspberries and beer just before serving.

RASPBERRY-RUM LEMONADE

Steps:

• Muddle the lemon zest, 2 cups raspberries and the sugar in a pitcher using a wooden spoon.
• Add the lemon juice, rum, remaining 1 cup raspberries and some lemon slices to the pitcher. Stir in the sparkling wine.
• Fill glasses with ice. Pour in the drink and garnish with more lemon slices.

HARD STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. (A few small strawberry pieces might remain).
• Put 8 oz of ice in a shaker, pour drink into shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
• Pour into glass to serve.

HARD LEMONADE

Steps:

• Zest 1 lemon into large pieces using a knife. Place lemon zest in a saucepan; top with 1 cup water and sugar. Bring lemon zest mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool; remove and discard lemon zest.
• Stir lemon juice and vodka together in a pitcher; pour in lemon syrup. Stir in enough water to fill the pitcher.
• Fill glasses with ice; pour hard lemonade into each glass. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.

EASY RASPBERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• In a large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir in lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Place the raspberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about 1/3. Remove from heat, and strain through a sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/3 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the raspberry sauce and lemon zest until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two cookie sheets.
• Divide the dough into four equal parts. Form each piece of dough into a 12 inch long log shape on a lightly floured surface. Place two logs onto each cookie sheet, and pat down until they are about 3 inches wide. There should be at least 2 inches of space between each log.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm but not crisp. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
• Place the biscotti bars on a cutting board, and use a serrated knife to cut into 3/4 inch wide slices. Return the slices to the baking sheets cut side down.
• Bake for 8 minutes, then turn the cookies over, and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on each side. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.