Get ready for a pool party or backyard bash with this raspberry twist cocktail! This fun and tasty bevy has just the right amount of sweet and tart. You will need a blender and about 5 minutes of your time.
This raspberry twist is fruity, fresh and fizzy; the perfect drink for summer! Whether it's for a girls' night, wedding, backyard BBQ or pool party, this beverage is sure to be a hit. This recipe makes an entire pitcher to share with guests.
I love using fresh raspberries in my drinks and desserts, including this raspberry Crème Brûlée and raspberry no bake cheesecake in a jar because nothing beats that real raspberry flavor and they're plentiful in my backyard.
This raspberry cocktail recipe was actually co-created by my whole family; we all put our own 'twist' on it. Believe it or not, it began as a passion fruit mojito pitcher recipe and transformed into this raspberry creation.
If you're into fun, summer flavors, you might also enjoy trying a hibiscus cosmopolitan for a different kind of refreshing vibe.
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Why This Raspberry Cocktail is a Must-Try
- Visual Appeal: The natural, bright red color adds visual appeal.
- Easy: All you need to do is blend it up. Plus, you can use fresh or frozen raspberries for convenience.
- Tasty: It tastes dangerously good so drink responsibly. The sweet-tart balance of raspberries complements white rum perfectly for summertime flavors. No fake raspberry flavor in this cocktail!
- Summertime Vibes: Light, refreshing and in season, raspberry drinks are perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
- fresh or frozen raspberries - I like keeping frozen on hand because they are available year round.
- lemons - You will want to have lemons on hand for freshly squeezed lemon juice and the beautiful lemon twist garnish (video further down). If you end up having extra lemons, make lemonade.
- Grand Marnier - An orange liqueur.
- white rum - Light, soft and sweet, perfect for cocktails like this raspberry twist.
- white sugar - To sweeten the drink up. If you prefer, you can sweeten it with a raspberry cocktail syrup.
- soda water - Can use club soda or your favorite sparkling water.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
Recipe Tweaks
- You can make this same drink with lime juice instead of lemon. Garnish with a candied lime slice instead of the lemon twist.
- Blackberries in place of the raspberries tastes just as amazing!
- Try a flavored soda water (such as raspberry) instead of regular club soda.
How to Make a Raspberry Twist Cocktail
Step 1. Purée. Blend the raspberries, lemon juice, Grand Marnier, rum, ginger powder, sugar and ice.
Step 2. Combine. Pour the purée into a pitcher. Pour the soda water over top and stir gently.
Chef's Note: If you like, you can put the blended ingredients through a strainer to get rid of all of the seeds from the raspberries. I personally like the crunch.
Step 3. Serve. Gently muddle a few mint leaves at the bottom of each glass and add the raspberry cocktail. Garnish and serve immediately!
The Lemon Twist Garnish
To make a lemon twist (also called a lemon curl), you will need a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler.
It's easy and quick to do, so don't skip out on this step! It adds visual appeal to the drink and a bright, citrus aroma.
Raspberry Twist Cocktail FAQs
Reduce the amount of added sugar or syrup, and consider adding more lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
Absolutely, and I often do. It will make the drink a tad icier. It's not only more convenient, it tends to be cheaper to buy frozen vs. fresh raspberries.
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Raspberry Twist Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 cups raspberries - fresh or frozen
- 1 lemon - juiced
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier - ¼ cup or 4 tablespoons
- 1 cup white rum
- 1 dash ginger powder
- ½ cup white sugar - or to taste
- 2 cups ice
- 4 cups soda water - chilled
- fresh mint leaves and lemon twist - to garnish
Instructions
- Add raspberries, lemon juice, Grand Marnier, rum, ginger powder, sugar and ice into a blender. Purée until smooth.2 cups raspberries, 1 lemon, 2 ounces Grand Marnier, 1 cup white rum, 1 dash ginger powder, ½ cup white sugar, 2 cups ice
- Pour the purée into a pitcher. Pour the soda water over top and stir gently to combine.4 cups soda water
- Gently muddle a few mint leaves at the bottom of each glass. Pour the beverage into glasses over top of the muddled mint. Add more mint leaves and ice, if desired and a twist of lemon peel to garnish.
- Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- If you like, you can put the blended ingredients through a strainer to get rid of all of the seeds from the raspberries. I personally like the crunch.
- To make a lemon twist (also called a lemon curl), you will need a sharp knife and a vegetable peeler (see post for video instructions).
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Joss says
This drink is yummy and perfect for summer!