Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries
The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Ingredients
- 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
- 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
- 100 ml elderflower syrup or agave syrup for natural sweetness
- 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
- ice cubes
- 2 tbsp mint leaves
- lime slices for garnish
- splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
- sea salt
Instructions
- Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
- Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
- Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
- Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
- Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
- Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.