Blueberry Lemon Fizz
A dazzling and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage, the Blueberry Lemon Fizz artfully blends the sweet-tart burst of fresh blueberries with the zesty brightness of lemon, all topped with sparkling water for an effervescent and incredibly invigorating drink.
Muddle blueberries and lemon juice
In a sturdy glass, combine 0.25 cup (about 40g) fresh or frozen blueberries with 1.5 ounces (45 ml) fresh lemon juice. Muddle gently to crush the blueberries and release their juice and color. If using frozen blueberries, allow them to thaw slightly first.
💡 Tips:
- •Muddling should be gentle to avoid bitterness from blueberry skins. The goal is to release the vibrant color and flavor.
Add sweetener and ice
Add 0.75 ounce (22 ml) simple syrup (or dissolved sugar) to the muddled mixture. Stir well to combine the sweetener. Fill the glass generously with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your preference; blueberries and lemons can vary in sweetness/tartness.
Top with sparkling water
Slowly pour 0.75 cup (180 ml) chilled sparkling water or club soda over the ice and blueberry-lemon mixture. Stir gently once or twice to combine the ingredients without losing too much carbonation.
💡 Tips:
- •Adding the sparkling water just before serving ensures maximum fizz. Pour slowly to prevent excessive foaming.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and 2-3 fresh blueberries, if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
💡 Tips:
- •The deep purple color from the blueberries makes this drink visually stunning.
- 💡**Enhance Color:** For an even deeper purple hue, use a few more blueberries, or gently press them against the side of the glass when muddling.
- 💡**Herbal Touch:** Add a few fresh basil or mint leaves when muddling for an interesting aromatic complexity that complements blueberries and lemon beautifully.
- 💡**Blended Option:** For a smoother, less pulpy drink, you can blend the blueberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve before adding to ice and sparkling water.
- 💡**Larger Batch:** The blueberry-lemon-sweetener base can be made in a larger quantity and refrigerated for up to 3 days, adding sparkling water per serving.
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