Raspberry Summer Breeze

This Raspberry Summer Breeze is a delightful and vibrant cocktail that captures the sweet and tangy essence of raspberries. It's a refreshing and invigorating drink, perfect for sipping on a warm summer day. The combination of frozen raspberries, white rum, and a homemade raspberry simple syrup creates a delightful harmony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a summer soirée, this cocktail is sure to be a hit!

Raspberry Summer Breeze

A refreshing and vibrant raspberry cocktail that captures the essence of summer in every sip.

4.15 from 23 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup water (30g)
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1/8 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen (15g)
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries (190g)
  • 3 oz. white rum
  • 1 oz. raspberry simple syrup
  • 1 oz. lime juice
  • Lime Wedge

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 1/8 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in 1/8 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
  3. Add 1/8 cup of raspberries and simmer the mixture on low heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and set aside.
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, 3 oz. white rum, 1 oz. raspberry simple syrup, and 1 oz. lime juice.
  6. Blend until smooth, around 1 minute.
  7. Pour the mixture into a tall glass, such as a hurricane glass or a margarita glass.
  8. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!