Refreshing Pink Berry Lemonade Punch
A vibrant, bubbly pink berry lemonade punch that’s bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, perfect for baby showers and other celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml fresh lemon juice)
- 3 cups frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute honey or agave)
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda (added just before serving)
- A small handful fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Roll the lemons on the counter to soften them, then cut in half and juice until you have about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the frozen mixed berries with the granulated sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes to dissolve sugar and soften berries. Gently mash the berries with a muddler or back of a spoon to release juices without pureeing.
- Add the cold water and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and punch chill thoroughly.
- Just before serving, add the sparkling water or club soda for fizz and toss in ice cubes or extra frozen berries to keep it cold without diluting.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for best fizz and freshness.
Notes
Do not over-mash the berries to avoid a cloudy punch. Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz. Frozen berries chill the punch without watering it down. Fresh lemon juice is preferred for brightness. For a dairy-free and vegan version, all ingredients are suitable as is. Adjust sugar to taste or use natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit. Store punch base (without sparkling water) in the fridge up to 2 days; add sparkling water before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
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