Description
A refreshing, fizzy drink made with homemade blueberry lemon jam swirled into chilled sparkling water. Lightly sweet, bright with citrus, and beautifully vibrant in color, this simple beverage is perfect for warm days or anytime you need a crisp, fruity refresher.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and water to the saucepan and stir gently to combine.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow the blueberry jam mixture to cool completely.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled blueberry jam into each glass.
- Slowly pour chilled sparkling water over the jam and stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately while the drink is fresh and fizzy.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar depending on the sweetness of your blueberries.
- For a smoother drink, strain the jam mixture before adding it to the glass.
- Always let the jam cool before adding sparkling water to preserve carbonation.
- Serve immediately after mixing for the best fizz and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry lemon drink, fruit seltzer, homemade sparkling drink, blueberry jam beverage, lemon sparkling water