A fizzy, fruity mocktail bursting with tangy lime and juicy raspberries—perfect for birthdays, BBQs, or any kid-friendly celebration!
🎉 Introduction
Say hello to your new favorite party drink: the Raspberry Limeade Splash! 🍇🍈 This mocktail is packed with vibrant raspberry flavor, zingy lime juice, and fizzy bubbles that make it irresistibly fun and refreshing—especially for kids (and the kid in all of us).
Made with a homemade raspberry syrup and sparkling lime soda, it’s ideal for birthdays, summer cookouts, or anytime you want a non-alcoholic drink that feels extra special. Serve it in mason jars with striped straws and watch those smiles bubble up! 🎈🥤
🛒 Ingredients
🍓 Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- Juice of 1 small lime
🥤 Drink Assembly
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 3–4 limes)
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: fresh raspberries, lime wheels, mint leaves, fun straws
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Make the Raspberry Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, mashing berries as they soften.
- Strain syrup through a mesh sieve into a bowl; discard seeds.
- Stir in lime juice and let cool completely.
Step 2: Mix the Mocktail
- In a large pitcher, combine cooled raspberry syrup and lime juice.
- Add lemon-lime soda or sparkling water and stir gently.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Step 3: Serve It Up!
- Fill glasses with ice.
- Pour mocktail mixture into each glass.
- Garnish with raspberries, lime slices, and mint.
- Serve with colorful party straws for extra flair!
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4–6
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time (syrup): 10 minutes
- Chill & Mix Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
🥄 Variations
- Sugar-Free: Use stevia or monk fruit in syrup instead of sugar
- Fizzy Fruit Punch: Add orange slices and a splash of cranberry juice
- Frozen Fun: Blend with ice to make a slushy
- Creamy Version: Add a splash of coconut milk for a tropical twist
- Holiday Sparkle: Swap lime for cranberry juice and add rosemary sprigs
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead
- Syrup: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Mocktail Mix: Best served fresh once combined with soda
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prep syrup in advance and refrigerate until party time
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use frozen raspberries?
Absolutely—just thaw before using or simmer directly. - Can kids make this themselves?
Yes! Let them mix, stir, and garnish—it’s great fun. - Can I make this in a punch bowl?
Perfectly suited! Double the recipe and float fruit on top. - What if I don’t have soda?
Use sparkling water or flat water for a lighter version. - Can I use bottled lime juice?
Yes, but fresh lime juice tastes best. - Too sour?
Add more sugar or a bit of honey to the syrup. - Can I add ice cream?
Yes! Vanilla or raspberry sherbet creates a fun float. - What’s the best garnish?
Lime wheels, fresh raspberries, mint sprigs—or all three! - How do I keep it fizzy?
Mix soda right before serving. - Is it allergy-friendly?
Yes—gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free!
🏁 Conclusion
This Raspberry Limeade Splash is the ultimate kid-approved mocktail—bright, bubbly, and bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for parties, pool days, or just adding a splash of fun to your family dinner table.
The color is as bold as the taste, and the fizz brings extra excitement to any moment. Easy to make and even easier to love—cheers to summer fun in every glass! 🥂🍈🍓
