Cosmic Lemonade

This delicious, swirly Raspberry Mango Lemonade is as breathtaking as the Milky Way on a clear summer night! Homemade simple syrup adds a colorful twist to this classic refreshment, and the fresh mango juice gives it a far-out flavor. Serve it at your next outdoor picnic or party, and get ready for some ooh’s and ahh’s!

Makes:

Makes 1 pitcher

Hands-on time:

15 minutes

Start-to-eat time:

15 minutes

Ingredients

Raspberry simple syrup:
¾ cup water
1 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
Lemonade base:
ice
3 cups lemonade
1 cup mango juice or purée
Frozen or fresh raspberries (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

Kids kitchen skills:

simmering
mixing
creative presentation

Tools:

small pot
whisk
small airtight container
pitcher
cups

Step-by-step

Grown-up steps

In a small pot begin making the raspberry simple syrup. Bring the water, raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar to boil over medium-high heat. Stir, and simmer for about 5 minutes, turn off heat and let it cool completely.
Strain the simple syrup into an airtight container.
Fill the bottom ¼ of a pitcher with ice cubes.
Pour in the lemonade and mango juice.
Add raspberries and lemon wedges (if using) and stir to combine.
Add more ice cubes to individual cups, and slowly pour in 2 tablespoons of raspberry simple syrup, staying close to the side of the cup.
Slowly fill the rest of the cup with the lemonade, and stir gently. Watch the magic happen, and drink up! (You can use the extra syrup as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, and more!)