Paraben Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Smoothie
Bright, fruity, and fizzing with energy, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Frozen strawberries and blueberries give it a deep, jewel-toned color and a naturally sweet berry flavor, while fresh lemon juice cuts right through with a zippy citrus kick. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without any refined sugar or synthetic additives — a real win when you're being mindful about what goes into your body. Parabens often sneak into processed foods and packaged beverages through preservatives and artificial flavorings, so blending your own drink from whole, recognizable ingredients is one of the easiest ways to sidestep that concern entirely. The technique here is clever too: blending the fruit base first and then gently pouring sparkling water down the side of the glass keeps every sip beautifully effervescent. It comes together in under two minutes and feels genuinely special, especially with a lemon slice perched on the rim.
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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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