Meyer Lemon Raspberry Cocktail
This Meyer lemon raspberry cocktail is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, which makes it an ideal (yet versatile) spring or summer patio drink.
There’s no better way to welcome in the warmer months than by sipping on a homemade raspberry cocktail. Meyer lemon, raspberry liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup are the perfect combination of tart and sweet– and oh-so-refreshing in the summer heat.
Let’s be honest – sometimes all you need in life is a fruity cocktail in your hand. This Meyer lemon raspberry cocktail is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, which makes it an ideal (yet versatile) spring or summer patio drink. With ingredients simple enough to make at home, serve this cocktail when you’re expecting company (happy hour at your place!), when you have a girl’s night planned, or if you could use a pick-me-up after a long day at the office.
P.S. If you like cocktails made with berries, you might also like this blueberry cream wine slush. There’s ice cream in it. 😀
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Meyer Lemon Raspberry Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 glass 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mix
Description
Meyer lemon, raspberry liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup are the perfect combination of tart and sweet– and oh-so-refreshing in the summer heat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces vodka
1 ounce raspberry liqueur
2 ounces fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup
4-5 fresh raspberries for garnishing
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh screen into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with raspberries. Cheers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 35.4g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38.1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
About the Author
Sharon Chen is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and author of the Complete Sous Vide Cookbook. She believes food not only brings healing but also connection. As the creator of StreetSmart Kitchen, she aims to make meal prep easier than ever and help you find balance, ease, joy, and simplicity in the kitchen as you improve your well-being.
This looks like a nice refreshing drink on a hot summer night. It also helps that it looks pretty in the glass .
I love pretty much anything with lemon! This looks so refreshing!
Looks very refreshing! Gotta try this during our family gathering. Thanks!
Have to try in the morning! Looks like great start of an amazing day!
Cocktail in the morning? haha… why not?
I don’t drink alcohol but this still looks like a yummy recipe. I love lemon anything and I have fresh raspberries needing to be picked right now so I am sure I could come up with something. Lemon-raspberries. How delish!
This drink looks so refreshing! Perfect for the summer months!
Amazing summer cocktail! I can already imagine myself drinking one of these in the porch in the weekend. We’ll be making them soon!
This looks like a lovely cocktail for those who enjoy a drink! I would take mine virgin. I bet it is so refreshing indeed.
I love a sweet and tart drink at the same time so this raspberry cocktail is something I would love to try
amazing recipe, looks very refreshing, gonna try it soon 🙂
We would make it without the alcohol. Love lemon and raspberry. Simple sugar is well simple to make
I can totally see it being a great lemonade without the alcohol. 🙂
I make a drink very similar! Can’t wait to try this version. Thanks for sharing!