Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers – refreshing, fizzy, and perfect for hot summer days. These spritzers can be made alcohol-free or turned into a light cocktail. They start with a homemade strawberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water for a bright, balanced drink.

Sitting poolside with a tall glass of lemonade is one of summer’s small pleasures. This strawberry lemonade spritzer delivers everything you want: light, refreshing, mildly sweet, and pleasantly tart from fresh lemon. The strawberry syrup brings natural fruit flavor and color without feeling heavy.

The base is simple: a quick strawberry simple syrup made from fresh berries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sparkling water for fizz. For an adult version, add vodka, tequila, gin, or even a splash of champagne. For a family-friendly option, omit alcohol and enjoy the same bright, bubbly drink.

To make Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers, you will need:

• fresh strawberries
• granulated sugar
• water
• lemons
• sparkling water (or club soda)
• optional: vodka, tequila, gin, champagne

Recipe Tips and Suggestions:

• Turn this into a cocktail by adding 1 to 1.5 ounces of your preferred spirit per serving—vodka, tequila, or gin all work well.
• For a celebratory touch, top each glass with a splash of champagne or prosecco.
• Make extra: doubling or tripling the recipe is handy for parties and gatherings.
• Prepare the strawberry syrup a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator to save time on the day of serving.
• If you prefer a still drink, substitute plain water for sparkling water to make classic strawberry lemonade.
• Choose any sparkling water flavor you like—berry-flavored waters add subtle depth, while plain or club soda keeps the flavors pure.

Basic recipe (yields about 6 servings):

• 2 pints (about 5 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 lemons, juiced
• About 8 cups sparkling water, plain or flavored

Instructions

1. Add the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan. Stir and heat over medium-high until it reaches a light boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
2. Blend the cooled mixture until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set the strawberry syrup aside.
3. Combine fresh lemon juice and strawberry syrup in a pitcher. Gently stir in sparkling water (or club soda) to taste. If making cocktails, add alcohol at this stage and stir to combine.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the spritzers. Garnish with additional sliced lemons and strawberries.

Looking for more summer drink ideas? Try variations like cherry vodka spritzers, strawberry lemonade sangria, blueberry lemonade, or raspberry peach lemonade to keep your drink menu fresh and seasonal.

Yield: 6 servings

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers

Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
10 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Simple, bright, and bubbly—perfect for summer and customizable for all ages.

Ingredients

• 2 pints (or 5 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 lemons, juiced
• ~8 cups sparkling water, plain or flavored

Instructions

1. Add the sliced strawberries to a saucepan with the sugar and water. Stir and heat over medium-high until it reaches a light boil. Lower the heat and simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool about 15 minutes.
2. Blend until smooth and, if desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set the strawberry syrup aside.
3. Combine lemon juice, sparkling water, and strawberry syrup in a pitcher. Add alcohol if using, and stir gently to combine.
4. Serve over ice with additional lemon slices and strawberries for garnish.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 216
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 7mg
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 52g
Protein: 1g