Sparkling Blood Orange Lemonade

This Sparkling Blood Orange Lemonade is so light and refreshing. A simple citrus syrup stirred into freshly squeezed lemon and blood juice and water is poured over ice and topped off with sparkling water. Yields 10+ serving

Nothing says summer like a glass of lemonade.

And this year, I’m obsessed with this sparkling blood orange version. Don’t get me wrong, I love old fashioned lemonade but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up! Blood oranges tend to be sweeter than traditional oranges, with a hint of honey with a subtle tartness similar to grapefruit or berries. And the color is absolutely stunning! Pair it up with lemon, pour it over ice and top it off with sparkling water – and in this case Topo Chico – keeps this light and refreshing while adding subtle fizz.

This refreshing lemonade is summer in a glass!

To Make This Sparkling Blood Orange Lemonade You Will Need:

• granulated sugar (white) – For sweetening the lemonade.
• lemon rind – Lends additional citrus flavor.
• blood orange rind – Lends additional citrus flavor.
• lemon juice – Freshly squeezed, from about 4 large juicy lemons.
• blood orange – Freshly squeezed, from about 6 blood oranges.
• topo chico – Or a sparkling water of your choice.

Make The Citrus Syrup:

In a saucepan add 1-1/2 cups granulated white sugar, the rind from 1 lemon and 1 blood orange and 1-1/2 cups water.

Stir and bring to a low boil over medium to medium high heat.

Continue to stir until all of the sugar has dissolved.

Transfer to a clean container and allow to cool completely.

To a large pitcher, add the lemon juice, blood orange juice and all of the cooled citrus syrup.

Lastly pour in 4 cups cold water.

Stir to combine.

Chill the blood orange lemonade until ready to serve.

Serve the Sparkling Blood Orange Lemonade:

Fill a glass or jar to the top with ice.

Fill the glass 3/4 of the way with the lemonade.

Then top off with Topo Chico or sparkling water of your choice.

Garnish with a lemon and blood orange wheel and a sprig of mint. Sip and enjoy!

Enjoy! And if you give this Sparkling Blood Orange Lemonade recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!