This Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail Recipe for Summer is going to be your new favorite mocktail! Which just a few simple ingredients, you have an easy and delicious drink the whole family will enjoy!
Why You’ll Love…
You’ll love how easy it is to throw together this bubbly mocktail! It’s a delicious and refreshing drink that’s perfect for a crowd or just to sit out on your front porch! This delicious mocktail is just calling for some summer al fresco dining!
Additions and Substitutions
I love how easy this Sparkling Lemonade is to make, but here are a few extra additions to spice it up!
Alcohol – Of course, you add add a little bit of alcohol to turn this mocktail into a cocktail! You can use a splash of tequila or vodka in here!
Fruit – Add some muddled fruit to the bottom, like blackberries, raspberries or strawberries! A blueberry lemonade sounds equally as delicious!
Fresh herbs – add in fresh mint, thyme or even basil to add a bit of depth to this mocktail!
This would be a great time to stroll through your local farmers market and find what’s fresh to add to your drink!
And if you’re looking for more lemon to enjoy, be sure to make this Lemon Poppyseed Cake! It’s perfect for any backyard barbecue this summer!
Equipment Needed:
Saucepan – I like to use a small nonstick saucepan to make my simple syrup! It’s a small amount so you can use a small pan if you would like!
Zester – I love to use a zester to get all of that delicious lemon zest off the lemon! Be sure to only get the yellow zest! The pith is the white part under the zest and has a bitter flavor!
Lemon Juicer – I like to use a lemon juicer for this recipe, because you really want to use fresh lemon juice for this recipe!
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Ingredient List:
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1. In a saucepan, add sugar and lemon zest.
Step 2. Then add water and lemon juice.
Step 3: In a glass, add simple syrup and lemon juice.
Step 4. Then add sparkle water and garnish with a few lemon slices.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
If you don’t have sparkling water, you can use ginger ale, ginger beer, or add in a lemon lime soda!
You can also substitute the lemon juice and simple syrup for store-bought lemonade if you wanted to make this drink even easier!
This is a super easy mocktail to make for a warm and sunny summer afternoon! I love having a delicious drink while soaking in the warm summer sun! There is nothing better than some fresh lemonade and bubbly cocktails to enjoy throughout the summer months! This sparkling mocktail is everything you want and more while sipping a drink by the pool!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail Recipe for Summer
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Freshly Squeeze Lemon Juice
- 2 ounces Lemon Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Sparkling Water
- Lemon Slices for garnish
Lemon Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 Lemons Zested
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a glass, add in lemon simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir together.2 ounces Freshly Squeeze Lemon Juice, 2 ounces Lemon Simple Syrup
- Then add in sparkling water.1 cup Sparkling Water
- Top with a few lemon slices and enjoy!Lemon Slices for garnish
Lemon Simple Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, add sugar and lemon zest off of the heat. Massage lemon zest into the sugar.1 cup Sugar, 2 Lemons Zested
- Then add in water and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved.1 cup Water, 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Let cool and pour into a mason jar.
