This sparkling mulberry lemonade is one of those drinks you make once and then keep making. It’s got fresh muddled mulberries, bright lemon juice, and fizzy soda water to bring it all to life. You don’t need any fancy equipment—just a glass, a spoon, and a few ingredients. It’s tart, sweet, and super thirst-quenching.
💛 Why I Love This Recipe
I came up with this on a hot day when I had mulberries and zero patience for hot drinks. One glass turned into two, and now it’s a regular favorite when the weather gets warm.
- Only a few ingredients and no cooking
- Perfect balance of sweet, tart, and bubbly
- You can use fresh or frozen mulberries
- Gorgeous purple color without food dye
- Tastes way better than store-bought lemonade
🍽 Makes: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
🧾 What You’ll Need
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen mulberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1½ cups soda water (unflavored)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and extra mulberries, for garnish
⚖️ Macros (Per Serving, Approximate)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 10g
- Carbs: 14g
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Fiber: 2g
🔬 Why This Recipe Works (Quick Science)
Mulberries are naturally juicy and full of color. When you muddle them, they release both their juice and pulp, giving the lemonade body and flavor. Lemon juice brings acidity that balances out the sweetness, and soda water adds that crisp, fizzy finish that makes it extra refreshing.
❌ Common Mistakes
- Skipping the muddling – You need to break down the berries to get their juice.
- Using flat soda water – Make sure it’s freshly opened for maximum fizz.
- Adding too much sweetener – Start small; mulberries are already sweet.
- Not straining (if preferred) – If you don’t like pulp, you can strain the berry mix before adding soda water.
🍴 What to Serve With
- Grilled chicken or veggie skewers
- Fresh fruit salads
- Light summer sandwiches or wraps
- Soft goat cheese and crackers
- Lemon or berry desserts
❓ FAQ
Can I use frozen mulberries?
Yes, just thaw them first. They muddle even easier once soft.
What can I use instead of soda water?
Try sparkling mineral water or club soda. Even tonic water works if you like a hint of bitterness.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can muddle the fruit and lemon juice ahead, but wait to add soda water until just before serving to keep it fizzy.
Do I need to strain the drink?
Totally up to you. Some love the pulp, others prefer it smooth.
👩🍳 How to Make Sparkling Mulberry Lemonade
Step 1: Muddle the mulberries
Add mulberries to a glass or small bowl. Use the back of a spoon or muddler to mash them until juicy and broken down.
Step 2: Add lemon juice and sweetener
Pour in the lemon juice and honey. Stir well to combine with the mulberries into a dark, jammy liquid.
Step 3: Fill glasses with ice
Grab two glasses and fill them with clear ice cubes about ¾ of the way up.
Step 4: Pour in the mulberry mix
Divide the mulberry-lemon mixture evenly between both glasses, letting it flow around the ice.
Step 5: Top with soda water and garnish
Top each glass with soda water until full. Give a light stir and garnish with lemon slices and a few whole mulberries.
🧊 Leftovers & Storage
This drink is best served fresh. If you want to prep ahead, muddle the mulberries and lemon juice and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add soda water and ice just before serving.
✨ That’s It!
Sparkling mulberry lemonade is the kind of drink that’s as fun to look at as it is to sip. It’s fruity, fizzy, and the perfect way to cool down. Try it out, and let me know if you go full fancy and serve it in wine glasses (I do every time).
