Healthy Mixed Berry Tonic

Front view on a serving plater topped with 2 tall glasses of a berry tonic filled with ice cubes with more berries and mint around.

This simple berry tonic recipe is going to be a favorite this summer! It includes a mix of your favorite berries, lemon juice, a little sweetener and sparkling water. Makes for such a delicious, hydrating, antioxidant-rich and stunning chilled drink to enjoy under the sun.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alcohol-free, berry, drink, easy, healthy, summer

Servings:

Calories: 47kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

For the berry syrup

2 cups fresh berries such as blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
2-4 tbsp maple syrup or to taste, depending on how sweet your berries are
½ lemon juiced
⅓ cup water

For the berry tonic

2-4 tbsp berry syrup (see recipe above)
1 cup sparkling water or to taste
ice cubes
lemon wedges to garnish
fresh mint or basil optional, to garnish or muddle in the glass

Instructions

Make the berry syrup

In a blender, add the berries, lemon juice, sweetener and water. Blend on high until smooth. Then, taste and adjust sweetener and lemon juice to taste.
You can use the berry syrup right away or store in a jar in the fridge until ready to use.

Make the berry tonic

To make the tonic, then fill a glass with ice cubes, add a few leaves of mint (optional), pour 2-4 tablespoons of the berry syrup over the ice cubes and then, fill up your glass with sparkling water.
Decorate with a lemon wedge, more berries and leaves of mint, stir and enjoy right away with a straw.

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Notes

Storage: you can make the berry syrup ahead of time and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Stir well before using. Once the the berry tonic is done, it should be enjoyed right away to make the most of the bubbly effect.
The berry syrup can also be used in different ways, such as over pancakes or ice cream, in oatmeal or overnight oats, drizzled over chia pudding, etc.
Customize this recipe to your preference, it is so versatile! You can use other fruits, such as cherries, peaches or mango. You can also use other fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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