We love to make this Sparkling Lemonade for a refreshing drink everyone can enjoy. It is super easy to make. This is budget friendly and sure to be a hit
I love to enjoy easy drink recipes as we are hanging out by the pool or for summertime family gatherings. This fresh lemonade is one of our favorites because of how easy it is to make.
You can choose all sorts of different flavors for a great treat anytime you want a refreshing drink. It is easy enough that everyone can even choose their own flavor. You may like this Pink Lemonade Recipe, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe and Blue Raspberry Lemonade.
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Why We Love This Recipe
It is simple enough to enjoy any day of the week but special enough for parties. Serve this at your next cookout, birthday party or gathering for a frugal party drink everyone will love.
I also have a glass pitcher that I use to serve this drink at parties. It looks so pretty and just adds a special touch. Easy recipes like this make it possible to enjoy delicious recipes without breaking the bank. You can make a large quantity of this for very little money.
I love recipes that are easy enough to make to quench your afternoon thirst but amazing enough for parties! You are going to love this drink and I can’t wait for you to try it.
Ingredients
- Lemon Juice – Real lemon juice works best. Since this is the main ingredient we do not recommend using bottle lemon juice.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variation Ideas
- Simple Syrup – You can make a simple syrup for a delicious variation. Equal parts of sugar and water to substitute the honey.
- Club Soda – Substitute with ginger ale, sparkling water, or a Sprite.
How to Make Sparkling Lemonade
Step 1 – In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
Step 2 – Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Just before serving, add the cold club soda or sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to incorporate.
Step 3 – Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.
Step 4 – Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint sprig, if desired. Serve the Sparkling Lemonade immediately.
Expert Tips
- Combining Ingredients – Combine the fresh lemon juice and honey until everything dissolves. This helps to create a delicious base for this lemonade mixture.
- Adding Sparkling Water – For the best taste and delicious fizz, make sure to add the sparkling water right before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This sparkling lemonade is best served on a hot summer day. If we are hanging out by the pool, I love to serve in plastic clear glasses or this lemonade dispenser.
Garnish the glasses with a slice of lemon for an eye pleasing drink. This is the perfect party drink if you like to serve a signature drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using a lemon squeezer to get as much juice out of your lemons that you can. You can also squeeze the lemon by hand if you want but that might take a little longer.
Store your leftover lemonade in a glass pitcher covered by plastic wrap. Enjoy this lemonade within about 2-3 days for the freshest lemonade taste.
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Sparkling Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups cold club soda
- ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Just before serving, add the cold club soda or sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to incorporate.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
- Serve the Sparkling Lemonade immediately.