Beverage

Raspberry Cooler

Name: Raspberry Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 340 g frozen raspberry; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 360 ml lemonade chilled; 480 ml orange juice chilled; 480 ml water cold; 950 ml ginger ale chilled; 340 g frozen raspberry thawed

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

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

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

Storage

Store the base mixture (without ginger ale) in a sealed container in the refrigerator.