This Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer is a fizzy summer mocktail made with sweet strawberries, tart lemonade, and sparkling water. It is bright, fruity, and easy to serve by the glass or pitcher.
Why You'll Love This Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Recipe
This recipe for strawberry lemonade mocktail is super simple to make. Simply combine the strawberry lemonade and Sprite in the glasses with some ice and stir. This recipe is perfect for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's sure to please everyone.
Gather your friends and family, and enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer this summer! This recipe is:
- Easy to make. You can use Minute Maid Strawberry lemonade, or any frozen concentrate pink lemonade. And, it only takes a few minutes.
- Perfect for any summer gathering.
- Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers are a great way to cool down on a hot day.
Ingredients Overview
The combination of the sweet strawberry lemonade and Sprite or sparkling water is simply irresistible, making it a popular choice for parties and gatherings.
- Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade - In the carton, or frozen. Make sure it's chilled!
- Sprite - Or any Lemon Lime Soda. For lighter version, use Sparkling water. Use chilled Sprite or sparkling water also.
- Ice - Use fresh ice for best taste.
- Lemon - Sliced thin for garnish.
- Strawberries - Sliced for garnish.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
Chill the Minute Maid and the Sprite ahead of time so it's cold. Use fresh made ice for the best taste also.
Fill Glasses With Ice
- Start by filling two tall glasses with ice (fresh made so it doesn't have freezer burn taste).
Add enough chilled Sprite or sparkling water to fill the glass half way.
Add Lemonade
- Fill the glasses the remaining half with the chilled strawberry lemonade.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish the glasses with sliced lemon, mint leaves, or strawberries on the rim. Insert a festive straw and serve immediately!
Serving Suggestions
Sparkling strawberry pink lemonade is a refreshing favorite, especially in the summer. It's a fun way to cool off and pairs nicely with Southern iced sweet tea for a complete chilled beverage lineup.
Substitutions and Variations
Here's a few additional substitutions and variations when making this recipe for sparkling strawberry lemonade:
- You can also use crushed or blended fresh strawberry puree and homemade lemonade.
- For a 'lite' version, use sparkling water instead of the Sprite, or you can use club soda or seltzer water also.
- Make this refreshing beverage a cocktail by adding some vodka or gin.
- To garnish, add fresh strawberries, lemon slices, or mint leaves to the rim of the glass.
Tips for Success
- Chill all ingredients before mixing, so the ice doesn't melt too quickly.
- Get the most from your lemons: How To Juice A Lemon Like A Pro.
Storage Options
- Strawberry lemonade spritzer is best served freshly made, but you can freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray.
- To freeze, pour the spritzer into the ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
- Drop a few frozen spritzer cubes in your next glass of Sparkling water or iced tea!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, crush or blend the strawberries and stir into your homemade lemonade. Then, mix with the Sprite or sparkling water.
Make when ready to serve, as this beverage does not keep.
Freeze this strawberry lemonade spritzer and then blend as a slushie!
Yes, you can add a shot of vodka or gin to your sparkling pink lemonade!
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Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
Equipment
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 cup ice cubes fresh
- 2 cup Sprite or sparkling water
- 2 cup Minute Maid Strawberry lemonade
- 1 lemon sliced for garnish
- 4 large strawberries optional, for garnish
- mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by filling the tall glasses with ice (fresh made so it doesn't have freezer burn taste).2 cup ice cubes
- Add enough chilled Sprite or sparkling water to fill the glass half way.2 cup Sprite
- Fill the glasses the remaining half with the chilled strawberry lemonade.2 cup Minute Maid Strawberry lemonade
- Garnish the glasses with sliced lemon, mint leaves, or strawberries on the rim. Insert a festive straw and serve immediately!1 lemon, 4 large strawberries, mint leaves
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Notes
- Use fresh ice.
- Chill all ingredients before mixing, so the ice doesn't melt too quickly.
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