Description
Sparkling lemonade is the refreshing star of any 4th of July gathering. This simple, zesty drink combines freshly squeezed lemons and fizzy sparkling water, creating a delightful blend that brightens up your summer celebrations. Customize it with fruits or herbs for an extra festive touch, making it a favorite among guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh lemons (about 1 cup lemon juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have about one cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves to create simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice and simple syrup together. Slowly add in 4 cups of chilled sparkling water and stir gently to maintain the fizz.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses and garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg