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Sparkling Berry Lemonade

Sparkling Berry Lemonade – Use some of those fresh summer berries to make a sweet, tart, and refreshing lemonade! Plus add use sparkling water to make it fizzy!

When it comes to summer and warm weather I love making a big pitcher of Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. And there are so many ways you can mix it up with different fruits. This Raspberry Lemonade is perfect if you love raspberries.

This version uses a mix of fresh summer berries to make an extra fruity, sweet, tart, and delicious berry lemonade.

close up of pink lemonade

 

When it comes to drinks, I like things fizzy! So this sparkling lemonade uses sparkling water to give it that fizz. There are lots of options you can use for this too, it doesn’t have to be plane.

  • Flavored Sparkling Water (like La Croix, Bubly, Spindrift etc)
  • Club Soda
  • Seltzer Water (lots of berry and lemon flavor options)

And if you don’t like carbonation, using regular water is the perfection alternative. Either way the berries will shine through and you will have a refreshing berry lemonade everyone will love.

pouring sparkling water into a pitcher of lemonade

What You’ll Need

  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Lemons
  • Berries (any combo of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
  • Sparkling Water

Spiked Lemonade?

Want to make an adult version, vodka is the perfect addition. Here is a recipe for classic Vodka Lemonade. I like a ratio of about 6 oz of lemonade to 2 oz of vodka. It is best to add the vodka to each glass and not the pitcher, so you get the right amount.

looking down on glasses of berry lemonade on a tray

How To Make Sparkling Berry Lemonade

  1. Start by making a simple syrup. This sounds fancy, but it is just a sugar water. Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for a few minutes for the sugar to dissolve. Remove it from the heat and let it cool completely before using.
  2. Add half of the berries to your pitcher. Then use the back of a wooden spoon or a muddler to break the up and turn them into a pulp. You could also puree the berries in a food processor and press them through a fine strainer if you don’t want any seeds in your drink.
  3. Pour in the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice and the rest of the fruit and stir to combine.
  4. When you are ready to serve add the sparkling water.
  5. It is best served over ice and you can garnish with extra berries, lemon slices and even a sprig of mint if you want.
berry lemonade in large pitcher

Can I Use Frozen Berries

Yes, you definitely can. Even in the summer some berries can still be quite expensive. So use whatever you have and enjoy. If using frozen berries just let them thaw before using. And then muddle or put in the food processor like the recipe directs you to.

Can I Change The Berries

Of course! This recipe calls specifically for strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. But you could add blueberries, or use all strawberries, or use a different blend of whatever berries you like. At the end of the day you need about 2 1/4 cups of berries, how you arrive at that total is up to you!

glass of sparkling lemonade with berries and a slice of lemon

Can I Make This Ahead Of Time

This is great to make ahead of time for a get together. Just wait to add the sparkling water until you are ready to serve. But the rest can sit in the fridge and get nice and cold ahead of time.

So if you are looking for a fun twist on lemonade for this summer, this is it! Super easy to make, fresh, fruity, sweet, tart and definitely refreshing on a hot day.

close up of berry lemonade for pinterest collage

More Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes

Here is a link to the Pitcher used in these pictures.

Yield: 10

Sparkling Berry Lemonade

close up glass of lemonade

Sparkling Berry Lemonade - Use some of those fresh summer berries to make a sweet, tart, and refreshing lemonade! Plus add use sparkling water to make it fizzy!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water

Lemonade

  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice plus 1 Lemon cut into thin slices
  • 3/4 cup Blackberries
  • 3/4 cup Raspberries
  • 3/4 cup Strawberries, sliced
  • 2 liters Sparkling Water

Instructions

    1. Start by making a simple syrup. Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for a few minutes for the sugar to dissolve. Remove it from the heat and let it cool completely before using.
    2. Add half of the berries to your pitcher. Then use the back of a wooden spoon or a muddler to break the up and turn them into a pulp. You could also puree the berries in a food processor and press them through a fine strainer if you don't want any seeds in your drink.
    3. Pour in the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, the rest of the berries and lemon slices to the pitcher and stir to combine.
    4. When you are ready to serve add the sparkling water.
    5. It is best served over ice and you can garnish with extra berries, lemon slices and even a sprig of mint if you want.

Notes

Use any combination of berries that you like. Frozen berries can be used in place of fresh.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 96Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 7mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 2gSugar 22gProtein 0g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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Sandra

Tuesday 25th of May 2021

I loved it! Such a perfectly refreshing drink for summer!

Beth

Monday 24th of May 2021

We love this lemonade especially with a twist! So delicious and very refreshing! Definitely making this all summer long!

Amanda Livesay

Monday 24th of May 2021

This lemonade is so refreshing and delicious! The perfect poolside drink!

Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

Saturday 22nd of May 2021

I love how easy and refreshing this lemonade this is! Perfect for summer!

katerina @ diethood.com

Saturday 22nd of May 2021

I am loving this Blueberry Lemonade! I will be making this all summer long!

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