Fresh Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade with Mint
A refreshing and effervescent summer drink combining tart lemon, sweet blueberries, and cool mint with sparkling water for a lively, homemade beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (150g)
- 3 large fresh lemons (for juice and zest)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- About 10 fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups cold sparkling water (1 liter)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: zest from 1 lemon
- Optional: 2 tbsp blueberry syrup
Instructions
- Muddle the blueberries and mint leaves gently in a medium mixing bowl for about 5 minutes, releasing juices and mint oils without over-pureeing.
- Roll the lemons to loosen juice, zest one lemon lightly avoiding the white pith, then juice all three lemons to yield about ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine granulated sugar with the lemon juice and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Optionally warm gently to dissolve faster, then cool.
- Pour the muddled blueberry-mint mixture into the pitcher with the lemon-sugar blend and stir gently to mix.
- Slowly add 4 cups (1 liter) of cold sparkling water and stir gently to combine without losing fizz. Add ice cubes to chill.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar, blueberry syrup, lemon juice, or sparkling water as desired.
- Serve immediately in glasses garnished with a lemon wheel and a sprig of mint.
Notes
Do not over-muddle blueberries to avoid a muddy texture. Use fresh lemon juice and mint for best flavor. Keep sparkling water cold and add it last to preserve fizz. Adjust sweetness gradually. For a clearer drink, strain blueberry seeds and mint leaves before adding sparkling water. Store leftover mixture without sparkling water in the fridge up to 2 days and add sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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