Print

Refreshing Red White and Blueberry Lemonade Sparkler

red white and blueberry lemonade sparkler - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy sparkling lemonade with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and lemon juice, perfect for summer refreshment and festive occasions.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium fresh lemons (for juicing, about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar or simple syrup
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chilled sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, a handful)

Instructions

  1. Roll each lemon on the counter to loosen the juice, then cut in half and squeeze out about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
  2. Make simple syrup (optional): In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar with ½ cup (120 ml) water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Let cool.
  3. Rinse blueberries and hull and halve strawberries. Place them in a pitcher or large mixing bowl.
  4. Gently muddle the berries using a muddler or wooden spoon to release juices without pulverizing them, keeping some chunkiness (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add fresh lemon juice and simple syrup (or sugar) to the muddled berries. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Slowly pour in 4 cups (960 ml) chilled sparkling water, stirring gently to keep fizz.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup or lemon juice as needed.
  8. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade sparkler over, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and whole berries.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Simple syrup blends better than granulated sugar in cold liquids. Muddle berries gently to avoid bitterness from crushed seeds. Add sparkling water last and stir minimally to preserve fizz. Can prep berry-lemon mixture ahead and refrigerate; add sparkling water and ice just before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: lemonade, sparkling lemonade, blueberry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing drink, berry lemonade, easy lemonade recipe, red white and blue drink

Find it online: https://lemonydrinks.com/refreshing-red-white-and-blueberry-lemonade-sparkler-recipe-easy-summer-drink-tutorial/