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    Home » Recipe Index » Drinks

    Single Serving Sparkling Berry Lemonade

    June 10, 2020 Updated April 11, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Drinks, Entertaining, Summer Recipes

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

    This single serving sparkling berry lemonade is packed with flavor and antioxidants from the berries, tartness from the lemonade, and 100 levels of refresh.

    sparkling berry lemonade in a glass with a pink straw

    [This sparkling berry lemonade 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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    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good drink recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    This quick homemade sparkling berry 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.

    Quick note on added sugar. There is a major awareness 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.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the sparkling berry lemonade recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

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

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the sparkling berry lemonade recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    smashing berries in a glass jar with a muddler

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

    2. Strain berry puree through mesh strainer to remove seeds.

    pouring sugar into carafe for sparkling berry lemonade

    3. Make the Single Serving Lemonade.

    pouring sparkling water into a carafe with sugar and lemon juice

    4. Then pour sparkling water over lemon and sugar, add mashed berries. Stir with spoon.

    Storage Tips

    Store leftover sparkling berry lemonade in an airtight jar to preserve bubbles. It should last in the fridge for about 3-5 days. You can also pour into an ice tray and add to water later.

    Substitutions/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 in your sparkling berry lemonade.

    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

    Other good drink recipes

    • Copycat Starbucks passion tea lemonade
    • Single serving lemonade,
    • Pomegranate lime spritzer,
    • Mimosa mocktail
    • Tart cherry spritzer

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Lemonade: Copycat Starbucks passion tea lemonade
    • Berries: spinach strawberry salad, easy strawberry sauce, and berry salad.

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

    square image of sparkling berry lemonade in a glass

    Single Serving Sparkling Berry Lemonade

    This single serving sparkling berry lemonade is packed with flavor and antioxidants from the berries, tartness from the lemonade, and 100 levels of refresh.
    5 from 10 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cups
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • Tall glass
    • spoon

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup berries slice strawberries
    • ½ cup lemonade
    • ½ cup sparkling water

    Instructions

    • Add ~¼ cup sliced berries to a small jar or bowl. Press down with muddler or potato masher. Set aside.
    • Add ½ cup lemonade (see notes for homemade lemonade recipe) to smashed berries.
    • Then pour 1 cup sparkling water over lemonade, mashed berries. Stir with 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
    • Use this Single Serving Lemonade recipe if you want to make it homemade.
    • 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 Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. 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. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. 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
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