Blueberry Lemon Spritz

Name: Blueberry Lemon Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz (180 ml) blueberry juice, fresh or high-quality bottled; 1½ oz (45 ml) fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed; ¾ oz (25 ml) honey; 4 oz (120 ml) sparkling water, chilled; ice cubes; ¼ cup (35 g) fresh blueberries (optional); ½ whole lemon, for garnish, sliced into thin wheels (optional)

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A vibrant, refreshing mocktail that balances tart blueberry juice and bright fresh lemon with the lift of sparkling water and a touch of honey. Mixed in seconds and served over ice, this drink is perfect for warm afternoons, brunch, or any occasion where you want something special without the alcohol. The natural fruit flavors shine through, and the drink is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: —
Total: 5 min
Makes: 2 drinks (8 oz each)

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Steps

Before you start

Chill two glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, or fill them with ice while you prepare the drink
Squeeze fresh lemon juice if possible—bottled works, but fresh delivers better flavor
Have sparkling water cold and ready to pour

1
Prepare glasses with ice
- Fill two chilled 10–12 oz glasses halfway with ice cubes.
- If using fresh blueberries as garnish, add 3–4 berries to each glass now.
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Tip: Pre-chilled glasses keep the drink colder longer and prevent excessive ice melt.
2
Pour blueberry juice and lemon juice
- Pour 3 oz (90 ml) of blueberry juice into each glass.
- Add ¾ oz (22.5 ml) of fresh lemon juice to each glass.
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Tip: Fresh lemon juice makes a noticeable difference in brightness and flavor compared to bottled.
3
Stir in honey
- Add ⅜ oz (12.5 ml) of honey to each glass.
- Stir vigorously with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until the honey dissolves completely and the mixture is well combined.
- The drink should have a pale purple hue.
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Ready when: Honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform in color with no streaks
Tip: Stir well to fully dissolve the honey, which can otherwise settle at the bottom of the glass.
4
Top with sparkling water
- Pour 2 oz (60 ml) of chilled sparkling water into each glass, pouring slowly to preserve the carbonation.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine, but not too vigorously or you'll flatten the bubbles.
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Ready when: Drink is full of visible bubbles and reaches the rim of the glass
Tip: Pour the sparkling water last and keep it cold to maximize fizz in the finished drink.
5
Garnish and serve
- Garnish each glass with a thin lemon wheel perched on the rim, or drop it into the drink if you prefer.
- Serve immediately with a long spoon or straw.
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Tip: A lemon wheel both looks elegant and adds a fresh citrus note if the drinker squeezes it into the glass.

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Tips

For a pitcher version, multiply the recipe by 4 and make in a 2-quart pitcher. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the drink fizzy.
Freeze fresh blueberries in ice cube trays with water to create blueberry ice cubes that add flavor as they melt instead of diluting the drink.
If your blueberry juice is very tart, increase the honey slightly (up to 1 oz / 30 ml per drink). Taste as you go.
For a beautiful layered effect, carefully pour the sparkling water down the side of the glass so the bubbles rise through the darker blueberry mixture.

Storage & reheating

Best served immediately while still cold and fizzy. If you must prepare ahead, mix the blueberry juice, lemon juice, and honey together (without sparkling water) up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerate; add ice and sparkling water just before serving to maintain carbonation.

Substitutions

blueberry juice, fresh or high-quality bottled → Blackberry juice or mixed berry juice. Blackberry juice will give a deeper color and slightly earthier flavor; adjust honey to taste since sweetness levels vary.
honey → Agave nectar or simple syrup. Agave nectar dissolves instantly and won't affect flavor; simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, cooled) works the same way.
fresh lemon juice → Lime juice. Lime juice will shift the flavor profile to a more tropical, less bright direction but still works beautifully with blueberry.
sparkling water, chilled → Seltzer or club soda. Either will work identically; all three are unsweetened and carbonated. Avoid tonic water, which adds bitterness and quinine.