Description
The Bright Blue Drink with Fruits & Lemon is a vibrant, refreshing beverage made with a blue base and infused with fresh fruit and citrus. Perfect for summer days or festive occasions, this colorful drink is as tasty as it is eye-catching.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups blue sports drink, lemonade, or blue raspberry juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks or banana pieces
- 1 lemon, sliced into wheels
- Fresh mint or rosemary for garnish (optional)
- Optional: 1/2 cup soda water or lemon-lime soda
- Optional (for adults): 1/4 cup vodka, rum, or coconut liqueur
Instructions
- Fill a large pitcher or four glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour in the blue beverage base (sports drink, lemonade, or juice).
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir gently.
- Add strawberries, pineapple or banana chunks, and lemon slices.
- Optional: Add soda water or lemon-lime soda for fizz.
- Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint or rosemary.
- Serve immediately with straws and additional fruit on the rim if desired.
Notes
- Prepare the drink base and fruit separately if making ahead—combine just before serving.
- Frozen fruits work well and keep the drink cold without diluting it.
- For natural coloring, try blue butterfly pea flower tea and add lemon juice for a color change effect.
- Scale the recipe for punch bowls or pitchers for larger gatherings.
- Serve within 2 hours for the best appearance and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg