The simplest sparkling lemonade recipe requires 3 ingredients and 5 minutes: mix 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cane sugar, and 300 ml cold sparkling water over ice. Stir and serve. This is the classic version below.
Want the same fizzy taste with real fruit, 40% less sugar, and zero prep? That’s exactly Flirt: a sparkling lemonade made in Quebec with freshly squeezed lemon, real fruit puree, and organic cane sugar, about 100 calories per can. Below you’ll find the classic homemade recipe plus 4 easy Flirt-based mocktails for entertaining this summer.
Classic homemade sparkling lemonade (the base in 5 minutes)
Servings: 1 glass · Preparation: 5 min · Total: 5 min
- 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1.5 lemons)
- 2 tsp organic cane sugar (or to taste)
- 300 ml cold sparkling water
- Ice
- Optional: 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves
- In a glass, dissolve the cane sugar in the lemon juice (stir for 30 seconds).
- Fill with ice.
- Top up with sparkling water and stir gently to keep the bubbles.
- Garnish with mint. Serve immediately.
No time? One can of Flirt is this recipe, already made, with 40% less sugar than regular soda and real fruit instead of syrup.
Sparkling raspberry spritzer
Servings: 1 glass · Preparation: 2 min
- 1 can of Flirt Raspberry (355 ml), cold
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh raspberries and mint for garnish
- Ice
Fill a glass with ice, pour the Flirt Raspberry, add lemon juice, stir, and garnish. Bright, tangy, lightly sweetened.
Mint and lime lemonade punch (for entertaining)
Servings: 6 glasses · Preparation: 5 min
- 3 cans of Flirt Mint & Lime (355 ml each), cold
- 1 lime thinly sliced
- A handful of fresh mint
- 1 cup of ice
Mix in a pitcher just before serving to keep it fizzy. The star of a happy hour or backyard BBQ.
Mango lemonade cooler
Servings: 1 glass · Preparation: 2 min
- 1 can of Flirt Mango (355 ml), cold
- Juice of half a lime
- Lime wheel for garnish
- Ice
Sparkling lemonade mule (mocktail)
Servings: 1 glass · Preparation: 3 min
- 1 can of Flirt Mint & Lime (355 ml), cold
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 2 thin slices of fresh ginger (crushed)
- Copper mug and ice
Want to spice it up? Each of these recipes also makes a great cocktail base, but Flirt is designed to shine on its own, alcohol-free, so the designated driver doesn’t end up with a glass of water.
Why choose Flirt over commercial sparkling lemonade?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sparkling lemonade?
Sparkling lemonade is lemonade made fizzy with carbonated (sparkling) water instead of still water. It combines lemon juice, a sweetener, and bubbles for a refreshing drink, similar to soda, with a true citrus flavor.
How to make sparkling lemonade without too much sugar?
Use fresh lemon juice and only 1 to 2 teaspoons of cane sugar per glass, or start with a ready option like Flirt, which contains about 40% less sugar than regular soda and about 100 calories per can.
Does sparkling lemonade contain alcohol?
No. Sparkling lemonade is non-alcoholic. The five recipes above are mocktails, perfect for the whole family, those curious about alcohol-free drinks, and designated drivers.
Can sparkling lemonade be prepared in advance?
Prepare the lemon and sugar base in advance, but add the sparkling water or pour the Flirt just before serving to keep it fizzy.
Where to buy Flirt sparkling lemonade in Canada?
Flirt is available online with delivery across Canada and at select retailers in Quebec and Ontario. Discover all the flavors.
