Raspberry Lemon cubes

Tart, bright, and ready in 5 minutes

These raspberry lemon cubes bring vibrant flavor to your water, lemonade, or cocktails. The raspberries add natural sweetness and beautiful color, the lemon keeps it bright and fresh.

What you need

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1 lemon (juice + zest)
• 1/2 cup water
• Optional: a touch of honey if too tart

How to make it

1. Wash the raspberries if using fresh
2. Juice the lemon and add zest
3. Blend raspberries, lemon juice, zest, and water until smooth
4. Taste and add honey if needed
5. Strain if you don't want seeds
6. Pour into ice cube trays
7. Freeze for at least 4 hours

Why this works

No cooking, minimal ingredients. The raspberries are naturally tart and the lemon amplifies that brightness. Drop a cube into sparkling water for instant raspberry lemonade, or add to champagne for a festive touch.

Practical tip: Frozen raspberries work perfectly and are often more affordable. Strain the mixture before freezing if you prefer seedless cubes. These have a beautiful deep pink color that looks elegant in any drink.