Mixed Berry Ginger Lemonade Frozen Mocktail: Your Ultimate Refreshing Summer Sip
Discover the perfect way to unwind this summer with an easy-to-make, incredibly refreshing Mixed Berry Ginger Lemonade Frozen Mocktail. Featuring the crisp, zesty flavor of Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade, this berry-infused delight is designed to help you relax and savor the season. You deserve a moment of pure refreshment – treat yourself!
This post has been sponsored by Canada Dry®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Does anyone else feel like summer is rushing by at an unbelievable pace? It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Memorial Day, and now, here we are, deep into July. What happened to those long, lazy summer days we remember from childhood? The days when schoolwork was a distant memory, and the biggest decision was whether to run through the sprinklers or head to the pool to escape the heat.
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Embracing a Moment of Calm in a Hectic Summer
For many of us, adult summers often feel more like an acceleration than a slowdown. Weeks are packed with commitments, responsibilities, and an ever-growing to-do list. The idyllic notion of leisurely afternoons often gives way to a feeling of being completely burnt out by mid-day. By 3 o’clock, the energy wanes, and the thought of pushing through the rest of the day can feel daunting. This is precisely when a little pick-me-up, a moment of pure, unadulterated refreshment, becomes not just a luxury, but a necessity.
The Inspiration: Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade
My journey to finding this ultimate summer refreshment began with a discovery at my local King Soopers. As a long-time fan of Canada Dry Ginger Ale – it’s a staple in our household, not just for its crisp taste but also its magical ability to soothe an upset stomach – I was browsing the aisles when something new caught my eye: Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade. My curiosity was instantly piqued. Ginger ale is already so refreshing, but the addition of zesty lemonade? That sounded like a game-changer.
From the first sip, I was completely hooked. The blend of bubbly ginger and bright lemon flavor is simply irresistible. It quickly became my ritual to set aside a few minutes each afternoon to enjoy a glass, allowing myself to recenter and recharge before tackling the rest of my day. But then, an even better idea sparked – what if I could transform this already fantastic drink into an even more indulgent, icy treat?
Introducing the Mixed Berry Ginger Lemonade Frozen Mocktail
This is where the Mixed Berry Ginger Lemonade Frozen Mocktail comes in. It takes the delightful combination of Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade and elevates it with the vibrant sweetness of fresh mixed berries, creating a truly fruity and invigorating beverage. It’s the kind of drink that makes kicking back and cooling off feel effortlessly luxurious, even on the busiest of days.
The beauty of this mocktail lies in its simplicity and ingenious preparation. The secret to its perfectly frosty texture and undiluted flavor is freezing the Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade into ice cubes beforehand. This simple step ensures that as your mocktail slowly melts, its delicious taste only intensifies, rather than becoming watery. When you’re ready for a treat, just blend these flavored ice cubes with fresh blueberries and raspberries, and a splash more of the liquid Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade. In mere minutes, you’ll have a thick, smooth, and utterly delightful frozen mocktail ready to enjoy.
Picture this: You, lounging on your porch, watching your energetic pups chase each other across the lawn, while you sip on this cool, berry-infused refreshment. It’s these small, intentional breaks that truly keep us sane during the summer hustle. This mocktail is more than just a drink; it’s an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to fully embrace those precious moments of relaxation.
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Mocktail:
- Incredibly Refreshing: The ginger and lemon combo, enhanced by mixed berries, offers a powerful cooling effect.
- Simple to Make: With just a few ingredients and a blender, you can whip this up in minutes (after freezing the cubes).
- Non-Alcoholic Fun: Perfect for all ages and occasions, allowing everyone to enjoy a festive drink.
- Customizable: Easily adjust the berry types, sweetness, or even add a hint of other flavors like mint or lime.
- No Dilution: Using frozen Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade cubes means your drink stays flavorful from the first sip to the last.
Smart Shopping for Your Ingredients with Clicklist
Speaking of making life easier, I have to rave about King Soopers’ Clicklist service again. If you’re unfamiliar, Clicklist is an online grocery shopping option available at King Soopers and all Kroger banner stores. It’s truly a weekly lifesaver for me!
The ability to place my grocery order online and then pick it up in just five minutes at my local King Soopers is a massive time-saver. Plus, you can easily apply digital coupons directly to your online order, which helps save a ton of money too. Seriously, if you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it. It streamlines your shopping experience and gives you back valuable time for more important things – like enjoying a delicious frozen mocktail on a hot afternoon!
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This Recipe’s Must Haves
- Vitamix Ascent A2500 Blender
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Mixed Berry Ginger Lemonade Frozen Mocktail
ingredients
- 2 cans Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade to freeze in ice cube trays
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade
- Garnish: blueberries raspberries, mint leaves
instructions
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Add Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade to empty ice cube trays. Freeze the ice cubes until frozen, approximately 6 to 8 hours.
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Add 1 cup ice cubes to a blender along with blueberries, raspberries and 1 cup Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade. Blend until smooth. If you need to add additional Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade to thin the mixture out, you are welcome to do so!
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Pour frozen mixture into a tall glass and garnish with a couple of blueberries, a couple of raspberries, and a sprig of mint.