Description
Unlock the secret to the best Blueberry Lemonade Fizz with this step-by-step guide. Easy to make, bursting with flavor, and wonderfully bubbly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 2–3 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Lemon slices, fresh blueberries, and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Make Blueberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and blueberries burst (5-7 minutes). Mash gently. Let cool completely, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing solids. Discard solids and refrigerate syrup.
- Assemble Drink: Fill a serving glass two-thirds full with ice. Add 2-3 tablespoons of cooled blueberry syrup (adjust to taste) and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Add Fizz: Top the mixture with chilled sparkling water or club soda, pouring slowly to the rim.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with a lemon slice, a few fresh blueberries, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately for best enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins