Raspberry Cooler
A refreshing, non-alcoholic punch featuring a sweet homemade raspberry syrup balanced with tangy lemonade and orange juice. Topped with fizzy ginger ale and whole raspberries just before serving, this vibrant drink is perfect for gatherings.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
syrup
- 340 gfrozen raspberry
- 0.5 cupgranulated sugar
Ingredients
- 360 mllemonade, chilled
- 480 mlorange juice, chilled
- 480 mlwater, cold
- 950 mlginger ale, chilled
garnish
- 340 gfrozen raspberry, thawed
Equipment
saucepan · large pitcher · measuring cups · fine-mesh sieve · stirring spoon
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the syrup raspberries and granulated sugar.
About 1 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring and mashing the berries with a spoon as they soften.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: The goal is to break down the fruit and dissolve the sugar completely to form a simple syrup.
- 3
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for at least 15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooling the syrup prevents it from melting the ice too quickly or making the drink warm.
- 4
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the chilled lemonade, orange juice, and cold water.
About 2 min
- 5
Position a fine-mesh sieve over the pitcher and pour the cooled raspberry syrup through it, using the back of a spoon to press the pulp and extract all the liquid.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: This step ensures your cooler has a smooth consistency without seeds.
- 6
Discard the solids from the sieve and stir the pitcher contents until well combined.
About 1 min
- 7
Right before serving, gently pour in the chilled ginger ale and add the thawed garnish raspberries.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adding the ginger ale last preserves its carbonation for a fizzy drink.
- 8
Stir gently one last time and serve immediately in individual glasses, over ice if desired.
About 1 min
Keep it good
Store the base mixture (without ginger ale) in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
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