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    Home » Recipe Index » Drinks

    Sparkling Berry Lemonade

    June 10, 2020 Updated September 15, 2020 By Rebecca Drinks, Entertaining, Summer Recipes

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    berry lemonade in a glass with a strawberry and pink straw with text overlay
    sparkling berry lemonade in a glass with ingredients behind it

    Now that it's getting warmer, it's time to get creative with hydration. This sparkling berry lemonade is packed with antioxidants from the berries, tartness from the lemonade, and 100 levels of refresh. Bring it to a summer BBQ or make it to cool yourself down. Check out these other refreshing summer drinks.

    sparkling berry lemonade in a glass with a pink straw

    [This recipe was originally posted in May 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    How will this sparkling berry lemonade make your life easier?

    This quick homemade lemonade is perfect if you've got lemons that need to be used up. DIY lemonade or buy pre-made lemonade to make this easy and delicious summer drink. You can also make this copycat Starbucks passion tea lemonade, pomegranate lime spritzer, mimosa mocktail, or this tart cherry spritzer.

    Quick note on added sugar. There is a major war on sugar right now, I get it. It's easy to eat sugar. And I say that because sugar is in many foods that you wouldn't guess. You can't taste it in many instances. I'm not saying that it's something to avoid like the plague, not at all. Having to read every nutrition label, and feeling stressed about every gram in your food is less healthful than eating the sugar. I talked about stress and wellbeing in a KSL article last year, you can read about it here.

    What makes this lemonade so good?

    • Lemons
    • Sugar
    • Sparkling water
    • Berries (strawberries, blueberries, &/or raspberries)

    How do I make sparkling berry lemonade?

    smashing berries in a glass jar with a muddler

    Add ~1 c sliced berries to a small jar or bowl. Press down with muddler or potato masher. Set aside.

    Expert Tip: Use fresh or thawed frozen berries (either strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or a combination of them). Also, if you like smoother berry puree, blend together in a blender or food processor. Strain berry puree through mesh strainer to remove seeds.

    pouring sugar into carafe for sparkling berry lemonade

    Make the lemonade. Pour ¾ c lemon juice (about 2 large lemons) a pitcher or carafe. Sprinkle ⅓ c of sugar over lemon juice.

    pouring sparkling water into a carafe with sugar and lemon juice

    Then carefully pour 3 c sparkling water over lemon and sugar, add mashed berries. Stir with wooden spoon.

    Expert Tip: Taste lemonade, add more sugar or water depending on your preference.

    Expert Tip: Use pre-made lemonade to save time. You can also use other types of sugar (in equal parts) like turbinado sugar, honey, etc.

    Expert Tips

    • Use fresh or thawed frozen berries (either strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or a combination of them).
    • If you like smoother berry puree, blend together in a blender or food processor.
    • Strain berry puree through mesh strainer to remove seeds.
    • Use pre-made lemonade to save time.
    • You can also use other types of sugar (in equal parts) like turbinado sugar, honey, etc.

    FAQ

    What does raspberry lemonade taste like?

    Adding raspberry fruit to lemonade adds sweetness to the lemonade. It tastes very different than artificial raspberry flavored lemonade. Sweetness will depend on how ripe the raspberries are.

    How do you make raspberry lemonade from scratch?

    Start with the lemonade base. Use the directions in the recipe card below to make your own lemonade. Then either smash raspberries or blend them up and pour into the lemonade, add some sugar or salt if needed. If you don't like chunks or seeds, strain berries through a small mesh strainer.

    How do you make strawberry lemonade from scratch?

    Follow the instructions above and use strawberries instead of raspberries!

    one glass of sparkling berry lemonade with a strawberry on the rim

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • (lemonade) Copycat Starbucks passion tea lemonade
    • (strawberries) spinach strawberry salad, easy strawberry sauce, and berry salad.

    Did you make this berry lemonade? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    sparkling berry lemonade in a glass with ingredients behind it
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    5 from 10 votes

    Sparkling Berry Lemonade

    Now that it's getting warmer, it's time to get creative with hydration. This sparkling berry lemonade is packed with antioxidants from the berries, tartness from the lemonade, and 100 levels of refresh. 
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4 cups
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • Carafe or Pitcher
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups lemonade
    • 2 cups sparkling water
    • 1 cup berries slice strawberries

    Instructions

    • Add ~1 c sliced berries to a small jar or bowl. Press down with muddler or potato masher. Set aside.
    • Make the lemonade. Pour ¾ c lemon juice (about 2 large lemons) a pitcher or carafe. Sprinkle ⅓ c of sugar over lemon juice.
    • Then carefully pour 3 c sparkling water over lemon and sugar, add mashed berries. Stir with wooden spoon.

    Notes

    • Use fresh or thawed frozen berries (either strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or a combination of them)
    • If you like smoother berry puree, blend together in a blender or food processor
    • Strain berry puree through mesh strainer to remove seeds
    • Use pre-made lemonade to save time
    • Taste lemonade and adjust sugar, lemon juice, or sparkling water to your preference
    • You can also use other types of sugar (in equal parts) like turbinado sugar, honey, etc

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Nancy | Flavorpalooza says

      August 07, 2018 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I love the "it's time to get creative with hydration" intro. I totally agree! I'm always looking for ways to up my hydration and this recipe looks so simple and refreshing!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:10 am

        right?! hydration totally doesn't have to be boring

        Reply
    2. Vicky says

      August 07, 2018 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe. I love how simple it is to make - just three ingredients that I already have at home. This is so refreshing for summer.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:09 am

        great! it's so delicious & easy

        Reply
    3. Danielle says

      August 07, 2018 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      I love lemonade and I drink sparkling water all the time, so this sounds like the perfect combination!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:07 am

        me too! its delicious

        Reply
    4. Annemarie says

      August 07, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love Newman's Own lemonade. Such a great idea to jazz it up with sparkling water and fresh berries!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:07 am

        me too! it's so refreshing and delicious

        Reply
    5. Lucy Parissi says

      August 07, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is sure to be popular with the entire family and it's so easy to make. Perfect for hot summer days.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 11, 2018 at 10:06 am

        exactly!

        Reply
    6. Priya Lakshminarayan says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      wow that is one good looking lemonade! Wish I could sip on this right now..the Florida heat is..

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 11, 2020 at 7:45 pm

        ohh for sure, it's a great way to cool down!

        Reply
    7. Carrie Robinson says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      This looks so refreshing! Perfect for summertime. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 11, 2020 at 7:45 pm

        sure is! thanks

        Reply
    8. Alison Marras says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Obsessed with how simple and delicious this recipe is! Beautiful for the season.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 11, 2020 at 7:45 pm

        thanks! it's so easy

        Reply
    9. Beth says

      June 10, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and refreshing! I'm going to make this! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 11, 2020 at 7:44 pm

        awesome! thanks

        Reply
    10. Noelle says

      June 10, 2020 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Such a refreshing drink, love the flavors!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 11, 2020 at 7:44 pm

        totally! thanks

        Reply

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