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    Home » Keto Cocktails and Beverages » Raspberry Limeade – Sugar-Free

    Published: Aug 11, 2022 by Carolyn

    Raspberry Limeade – Sugar-Free

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    Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cool glass of raspberry limeade. This easy sugar-free beverage takes 4 ingredients and only 15 minutes to make.

    Close up of a glass of keto raspberry limeade with a slice of lime on the rim.

    It’s been a long hot summer, and I am all about the frosty, refreshing beverages. But make mine sugar-free and keto-friendly, please!

    I love a big glass of Keto Iced Coffee or sugar-free Brazilian Lemonade. And my whole family loves Caramel Keto Frappuccinos on a hot day.

    This raspberry limeade recipe is an older one that I decided to revisit and update. We have a huge raspberry patch in our backyard and it can produce quite a lot of berries. What better way to use them up than making a thirst-quenching drink?

    A glass pitcher pouring sugar-free limeade into a glass filled with ice.

    Why you will love this recipe

    When you want something other than water to quench your thirst, reach for this sugar-free raspberry limeade. It has such a fresh, tart-sweet flavor that pre-made drinks just can’t replicate.

    And it’s so easy to make! You only need four ingredients and 15 minutes before you can enjoy it. Kids love it too. You can’t beat that gorgeous eye-catching color.

    Best of all, you get the added nutrition benefits from making it yourself. Both raspberries and limes are high in many vital nutrients that our bodies need.

    Two glasses of raspberry limeade on a pewter platter with fresh lime and berries.

    Ingredients you need

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    • Raspberries: You can use fresh or frozen berries, it really doesn’t matter.
    • Limes: I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lime juice for this recipe. Bottled juice simply doesn’t taste the same.
    • Sweetener: You can really use any sweetener you like here, although I like allulose because it stays in solution. Erythritol sweeteners tend to settle out to the bottom of the limeade as it sits.
    • Electrolyte drink mix: This ingredient is optional but it has two functions. For one thing, it amps up the raspberry flavor. For another, it makes the limeade even better for you! I love the LMNT raspberry drink mix.

    Step by Step Directions

    A collage of four images showing how to make Sugar-Free Raspberry Limeade.

    1. Simmer the berries: Combine the berries, the sweetener, and one and a half cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes.

    2. Strain the mixture: Mash the berries with a wooden spoon and strain through a sieve, pressing on the solids to release as much juice as possible.

    3. Add the lime juice: Stir in the lime juice and another 3 cups of water. Stir in the electrolyte drink mix, if using.

    4. Add additional sweetener: Taste the limeade and add more sweetener to taste. Then serve over ice or refrigerate until chilled.

    A glass of raspberry limeade with a striped green straw.

    Expert Tips

    Straining the berries: Raspberries have a lot of small seeds that make the texture of raspberry puree unpleasant. Straining the berries through a sieve removes the seeds but allows the raspberry flavor to come through.

    Sparkling limeade: For a fun, fizzy drink, try replacing the 3 cups of water in Step 3 with soda water or seltzer.

    Make it a cocktail: Try adding 1 ½ ounces of vodka or rum to your keto raspberry limeade for a delicious sugar-free cocktail.

    Are limes keto-friendly?

    Limes are relatively low carb compared to most fruits. A medium lime has 7g of carbs and 1.6 grams of dietary fiber. 1 cup of lime juice has 20g of carbs. Used in moderation, limes and lime juice can be consumed on a keto diet.

    Is limeade the same thing as lime juice?

    Limeade is a beverage made from lime juice, but it contains additional water and is sweetened. This keto limeade recipe uses sugar-free sweeteners for a refreshingly healthy summer beverage.

    What sweetener should I use for sugar-free limeade?

    Most sweeteners will work in this raspberry limeade recipe. I used allulose because it stays in solution better than erythritol. But as long as you stir the limeade prior to pouring it, you can use what you like best.

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    Two glasses of raspberry limeade on a pewter platter with fresh lime and berries.

    Sugar-Free Raspberry Limeade Recipe

    Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than a cool glass of raspberry limeade. This easy sugar-free beverage takes 4 ingredients and only 15 minutes to make.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Beverage
    Keyword: sugar free limeade
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 29kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup fresh raspberries
    • 4 ½ cups cold water divided
    • ⅓ cup allulose sweetener
    • ½ cup fresh lime juice
    • 1 packet raspberry electrolyte drink mix (optional)
    • Additional sweetener to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a medium pot, combine the raspberries, 1 ½ cups of the water, and the sweetener. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Mash the raspberries up with a wooden spoon
    • Set a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour the raspberry mixture into the sieve. Let drain, pressing on berries to extract as much juice as possible.
    • Pour into a pitcher and add the lime juice and remaining 3 cups of water. Add the electrolyte drink mix, if using.
    • Taste and add more sweetener as desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour until chilled, or simply serve over ice.

    Notes

    Storage Information: Store the raspberry limeade in the fridge for up to 10 days. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Sugar-Free Raspberry Limeade Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = about 1 ¼ cups.)
    Calories 29
    % Daily Value*
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. charlotte says

      April 07, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Tasty, scrumptious, nice and sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

      – the lord of the rings (Gollum)

      Reply
    2. Dina says

      August 05, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      refreshing summer drink!

      Reply
    3. Peggy says

      August 05, 2013 at 1:42 pm

      I completely agree with you – I’m definitely a better cold-weather runner than I am a hot weather runner. Good luck with your team, I know you’ll do just fine! This limeade sounds like the perfect thirst quencher for these hot summer days =)

      Reply
    4. Eat Good 4 Life says

      August 04, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Oh boy I could so drink this right now. I need to start making some more refreshing drinks like this. I love the vibrant colors!!

      Reply
    5. Beverly says

      August 03, 2013 at 10:17 am

      For a “Raspberry Lime Rickey”, in step 4, add the lime juice and chill this base. Use chilled club soda for the water when ready to serve. Good luck in the race; what a beautiful place to run. I hope there’s an ocean breeze to cool you off 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 03, 2013 at 8:49 pm

        I’ve always wondered what a Lime Rickey was. Great tip!

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    6. Kalyn says

      August 02, 2013 at 10:42 pm

      I have a sister-in-law who makes fresh limeade and I’ve always loved it. This sounds delicious!

      Reply
    7. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      August 02, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      So refreshing!! Love the summery color 🙂

      Reply
    8. Jamie says

      August 02, 2013 at 12:29 pm

      I’m so excited that you will be in my neighborhood tomorrow! I live very close to the start of the Beach to Beacon. I love your website and its helped me stick to a low carb diet. Enjoy the race and the lobster at the end. You know, lobster is low carb!

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      • Carolyn says

        August 02, 2013 at 5:10 pm

        Thanks, Jamie. Had lobster in my omelet this morning for breakfast!

        Reply
    9. Regan @ Cabot Creamery says

      August 02, 2013 at 10:24 am

      This looks so yum! And refreshing 🙂 Perfect for after a hot summer run… which of course I’m hoping isn’t the case for you guys tomorrow. I hope it’s cool, breezy & a wonderful experience. No matter where you finish, though, we’re honored to have you and hope you enjoy!!

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    10. Katharine says

      August 02, 2013 at 7:42 am

      YUM!! Also – that’s SO good to know about the heat! I worried something was wrong with me when a few months ago it became all I can do to drag myself through 3 miles (after doing 6 miles in the winter)! I’m about to run in 80 degrees at 6:45am so that explains a lot about my (lack of) motivation. 🙂 Have fun at your race!

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      • Carolyn says

        August 02, 2013 at 7:55 am

        It’s not you at all! Enjoy that hot run.

        Reply

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