Blueberry Lemon Sparkling Drink
A bright and refreshing blueberry lemon sparkling drink made with homemade blueberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and chilled sparkling water. Naturally vibrant, lightly sweet, and perfectly fizzy for warm days or special gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 thin lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add blueberries, sugar, and water to the saucepan and stir gently.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the berries burst and release their juices.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and let the syrup cool completely.
- Fill two glasses evenly with ice cubes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of blueberry syrup and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to each glass.
- Slowly pour about 1 cup of chilled sparkling water into each glass and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with thin lemon slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use very cold sparkling water to keep the drink fizzy longer.
- The blueberry syrup can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding slightly more or less sugar to taste.
- Frozen blueberries can be used if thawed first.
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