Description
Blue lemonade is a refreshing twist on classic lemonade, combining tart lemon juice with sweet blue curaçao syrup for a vibrant drink perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemons: 4 large (for juicing)
- Blue curaçao syrup: 1/2 cup
- Sparkling water: 2 cups
- Ice cubes: 2 cups
- Fresh mint leaves: a few sprigs (for garnish)
- Sugar: optional, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the lemonade base by juicing the lemons to get about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Combine the lemon juice with blue curaçao syrup in a pitcher and stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the blue lemonade mixture over the ice, and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm lemons for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding sugar gradually to taste.
- For a healthier option, consider using honey or agave syrup instead of sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blue lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, cocktail, party drink