Fresh and full of sweet berries, this Berry Spritzer is a pretty and refreshing beverage that's perfect for Summer! Plus, directions to turn it into a boozy drink!
Berry Spritzer
If you love berries, especially big, sweet, ripe summer berries, then this Berry Spritzer is the perfect drink for you.
It's cold, bubbly, and fruity and made with REAL berries. It's super simple to throw together, but it's absolutely gorgeous. So it's the perfect drink for company.
Plus, this drink looks patriotic with its red and blue berries, so it's fun to serve all summer long for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day for kids AND adults (adult-only directions are below!).
What Berries Should I Use?
I prefer to use strawberries and blueberries, but you can also add raspberries or blackberries if you like those better.
Can I Make this Berry Spritzer with Alcohol?
Yes, it's super easy to turn into an actual cocktail too! And a very pretty and tasty one at that.
Just add 1 cup of vodka, and substitute the soda for 3 cups of sparkling wine. Then follow the rest of the recipe as written.
Fresh or Frozen Berries?
Either work fine. But if you use fresh, you'll actually want to freeze them first, so that they're like ice cubes in the drink. So frozen may be preferred here so that you can skip the extra step.
Can Berry Spritzers Be Made Ahead of Time?
I don't recommend it, as the soda or sparkling wine will lose its carbonation.
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Berry Spritzer
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemonade chilled
- 3 cups lemon-lime soda chilled
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
- Straws
Instructions
- Pour the lemonade and soda into a pitcher. Set aside.
- In each cup, add 2-4 tablespoons each frozen blueberries and frozen strawberries or raspberries.
- Pour soda mixture into each cup to fill.
- Serve cold and enjoy.
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Notes
- Be sure to chill lemonade and soda before making!
- Cocktail Directions: Add 1 cup vodka and 3 cups chilled sparkling white wine instead of soda. Then follow remaining recipe instructions.
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in May 2017. It was republished with new tips, photos, and video in July 2022.
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Aimee Mars says
I'm making this for the 4th of July! I'll have a version for the kids and a version for the adults. I already know it's going to be a big hit.
Michelle says
Such a pretty and refreshing drink, perfect for the 4th of July!
Gwynn Galvin says
Just added this recipe to my July 4th menu. It will be the perfect addition! Red white and blue and delicious too!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
So pretty and refreshing. I love that fact that you can use frozen berries too, as I always have some.
Mairead says
Such a refreshing drink for long, hot summer days. I love to add berries to drinks, especially cool spritzers like this one.
Jen says
I love fun drinks like these for summer parties! Great recipe to add to my collection!
Jamie says
Easy, delicious, and refreshing! This is a great use of ripe summer berries. Thank you!
Tayler says
We had these spritzers for Fourth of July and they were so refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
Kris says
This was so hydrating and refreshing! I'll be making it all summer long!