Print

Refreshing Sparkling Red White and Blue Lemonade Punch

sparkling red white and blue lemonade punch - featured image
Print Recipe

A festive and refreshing sparkling lemonade punch with red raspberries, white lemonade, and blueberries, perfect for summer parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup or 240 ml lemon juice)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 cups (950 ml) water
  • 4 cups (950 ml) sparkling water, chilled
  • 1 cup (about 120g) fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup (about 150g) fresh blueberries
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Mint leaves (optional), a handful for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 4 cups water. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves completely and the mixture just starts to steam (do not boil). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. While the sugar water is cooling, juice about 6 medium lemons until you have roughly 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain if desired for a smoother lemonade.
  3. Pour the lemon juice into the cooled sugar water, stirring well to combine to create the lemonade base.
  4. Rinse raspberries and blueberries thoroughly. Add half of each berry directly into the lemonade mixture to infuse flavor. Reserve the other halves for garnish.
  5. Refrigerate the lemonade and berry mixture for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
  6. Just before serving, add 4 cups (950 ml) chilled sparkling water to the lemonade mixture. Stir gently to preserve the fizz.
  7. Add plenty of ice cubes to keep the punch cold without diluting too quickly.
  8. Pour the punch into glasses, garnish with reserved fresh berries and a few mint leaves, then serve.

Notes

Chill the lemonade base well before adding sparkling water to preserve fizz. Adjust sweetness by tasting before adding sparkling water. Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Gently stir sparkling water to keep bubbles. Frozen berries can be used but thaw and drain well. Optional: blend some berries with lemonade base for deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: lemonade punch, sparkling lemonade, summer drink, red white and blue punch, patriotic drink, refreshing punch, berry lemonade

Find it online: https://jodierecipes.com/refreshing-sparkling-red-white-and-blue-lemonade-punch-recipe-for-perfect-summer-parties/