August seasonal recipes

Raspberry and pink peppercorn lemonade

Pretty pink lemonade is best made with raspberries for the ideal balance of tart and sweet. We’ve added pink peppercorns for a sophisticated yet subtle kick of fruity spice. If you make a lemonade syrup that can be topped up with fizzy water, you have total control over carbonation and strength. The syrup will happily sit in your fridge, so it’s on hand for an instant lemonade fix whenever you want. The concentrated ‘squash’ approach to lemonade is also great for playing around with, as we’ve done with this pink lemonade: try throwing in herbs and/or using different citrus fruit or other berries. If you fancy a cocktail, add a shot of vodka or gin and half a shot of black raspberry liqueur/crème de mûre to turn this into a summer cooler for adults only. Looking for the classic? Our ultimate homemade lemonade is hard to beat.