Artificial Food Coloring Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Smoothie
That gorgeous pink-purple color you see in the glass? It comes entirely from frozen strawberries and blueberries — no dyes, no artificial anything. So many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in synthetic colorings to punch up their hue, which makes finding a truly clean option frustrating. This one skips all of that and still looks stunning, because real fruit is doing all the heavy lifting. Fresh lemon juice and maple syrup bring a bright, balanced sweetness that feels refreshing rather than cloying. The trick of pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and fizzy, almost like a fancy mocktail. It comes together in under two minutes of active blending, making it an easy win for a hot afternoon or a crowd-pleasing brunch drink. Garnish with a lemon slice and it honestly looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café.
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2 servings
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- ½ cup ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, cold water, and ice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Divide the blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses, filling each about two-thirds full.
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