Ginger Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Smoothie
Bright, bubbly, and loaded with real berry flavor, this smoothie feels like a celebration in a glass. Frozen strawberries and blueberries give it a gorgeous deep-pink color and natural sweetness, while fresh lemon juice adds just the right amount of tart punch. A drizzle of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit, and the slow pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things wonderfully fizzy. Many store-bought smoothie drinks and flavored sparkling beverages sneak in spice extracts or botanical blends that can be hard to spot on a label — this one is completely transparent about what's inside. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can blend with total confidence. The technique of pouring the sparkling water down the side of the glass is a small but satisfying trick that preserves the bubbles all the way to the last sip. Serve it immediately with a lemon slice on the rim and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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