Best Sparkling Fresh Lemonade Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

ITALIAN LEMONADE



Italian Lemonade image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons
2 cups Basil Simple Syrup, recipe follows
2 cups cold or sparkling water
Ice
Lemon twists, for garnish
1 bunch fresh basil, washed and stemmed
2 cups sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice, Basil Simple Syrup, and water together in a pitcher. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Pour over ice filled glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.
  • In a saucepan combine basil, sugar, and water and simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Cool, strain the simple syrup, and store in the refrigerator.

SPARKLING LEMONADE



Sparkling Lemonade image

Who doesn't love chilled lemonade on a hot summer day? Made with club soda, this version is slightly bubbly and bursting with citrus flavor. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon zest strips (about 1-1/2 lemons)
3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1 cup club soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. , Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon strips. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPARKLING FRESH LEMONADE



Sparkling Fresh Lemonade image

Fresh homemade lemonade gets bubbly (but remains alcohol-free) thanks to a bit of sparkling water.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
3 cups cold sparkling water
4 1/2 cups ice

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup water and the sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Put syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water in a pitcher. Stir in the ice.

SPARKLING SUMMER LEMONADE



Sparkling Summer Lemonade image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
3 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for serving
1/2 cup lemon juice plus 1 lemon, sliced into wheels
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup strawberries, halved
2 liters seltzer or soda water

Steps:

  • Pour the sugar and 1 cup water into a small pot and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the mint sprigs. Let the mint steep for 10 minutes, then discard the mint.
  • Add the mint simple syrup to a large pitcher, punch bowl or serving canister. Add the lemon juice, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and lemon wheels and give a good stir. When ready to serve, fill the pitcher halfway with ice. Top the mixture with seltzer and give a good stir. Serve over ice with sprigs of fresh mint.

SPARKLING LEMONADE



Sparkling Lemonade image

Cool, refreshing lemonade, made to sparkle. Wonderful on a warm, sunny, summer afternoon. from Canadian Living mag.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 cup fruit sugar or 1 cup berry sugar
1 (750 ml) bottle soda water
thin lemon slice
mint sprig

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher, combine cold water, lemon juice and sugar, stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Just before serving, gradually add soda water down edge of pitcher, stir to mix.
  • Garnish.
  • Pour lemonade over ice cubes in glasses.
  • Garnish each serving with lemon slices and mint sprig.

SPARKLING GINGER LEMONADE



Sparkling Ginger Lemonade image

Chill out with this delightful ginger lemonade perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's a quick fix you'll stir up time after time. -Jodi Blubaugh, Eagle Mountain, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups club soda, chilled
1 cup lemon juice
Lemon slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water, honey and ginger to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding ginger. Cool., Transfer to a pitcher; stir in soda and lemon juice. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Related Topics