Fresh lemonade and fragrant orange blossom water are a match made in heaven. This drink is perfect for summer entertaining.
Summertime and lemonade are synonymous. My family’s favorite version of the classic drink involves the unmistakable scent of orange blossom water. Fragrant, floral and very potent, you only need a splash to transform your favorite lemonade into something magical. Since I’m a sparkling water addict, I top it off lemon flavored La Croix but club soda would work well too.
Today is not the first time I shared this family recipe. Last August I did a TV segment on EightWest, my local NBC affiliate, featuring recipes for summer. Whether you’re hosting a 4th of July party, bridal shower or pool party this summer – there is nothing as refreshing as this sparkling lemonade. If you’re hosting a baby shower, you can keep the drink as is for the lady of the hour or you can add a splash of vodka for the non-pregnant guests.
If you’ve never seen orange blossom water before, you can find it at many international markets, middle eastern markets or you can simply buy it online. In fact, my friend Ali recently picked up a bottle and asked for suggestions on how to use it which reminded me that I never shared this recipe. Be sure to follow Gimme Some Oven if you don’t already. Every recipe she posts is incredible but I’m also eager to see what she does with that bottle of orange blossom water!
Your straw is waiting.
Sparkling Orange Blossom Water Lemonade
Ingredients
- 32 oz lemonade prepared or homemade
- 2 teaspoons orange blossom water
- 12 oz sparkling lemon flavored water such as LaCroix
- slices fresh mint and lemon optional garnish
- ice
Instructions
- Fill four tall glasses of ice halfway full with lemonade.
- Add ½ teaspoon orange blossom water to each glass then top with a few ounces of sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint and lemon slices before serving.
Linda
This is so great for summer. Thanks for sharing this recipe! This is so cool.
Liz Stevens | Gimme Some Style
This looks so delicious!! Thanks for the recipe!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much Liz!! I hope you try it!
The Mistress of Spices
I’m absolutely in love with orange blossom water! This sounds so refreshing and just perfect right now :-)
Mr. & Mrs. P
Loving the flavors of this lemonade!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you friend!! Making it again this week for the 4th!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
You are just the cutest! And this drink is refreshing. Amen.
Liz DellaCroce
I forgot there was a video in this – haha. Thank you friend!! xo
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
When summer hits I am always drinking La Croix! Glad to know I am not the only addict. I have been hearing so much about this orange blossom water, I ca’t wait to see if I can hunt it down.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my goodness I am a hard core La Croix addict!!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
Ahhh – I love it! And I totally love the “sparkling” twist too. I’ll have to try this! :)
Liz DellaCroce
My family never added the sparkling water but I just couldn’t help myself!! Thank you for inspiring me to finally post this recipe. Can’t wait to see your creative ideas!!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table
What a refreshing drink! Need to get my hands on orange blossom water. And, was that Terri DeBoer (sp?) at the end of the video? She was on back when I lived there! :) You are super cute on TV (and in person of course!)
Jackie @ The Beeroness
Orange blossom water?! I need to find that. This looks perfect for the 4th!
Aggie
This looks so refreshing and would be nice as a poolside drinky drink. I’ve never had orange blossom water!
Kirsten
Liz,
I think it’s great both the recipe, the photo, and the repurposing of last year’s TV segment into this year’s post. Well done! (I did wonder how you were so un-pregnant all of a sudden.)
Thanks!
EA-The Spicy RD
My daughter and I just made a big batch of fresh squeezed lemonade yesterday~so good :-) Love your version w/ orange blossom water~Must try!
Samantha @FerraroKitchen
Love the video!! I’m going to steal your idea and do this with rose water!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
This looks so perfect for beating the Texas summer heat! I need to try orange blossom water, STAT!
Laurie {SimplyScratch}
Love it! I need to find that orange blossom water asap! Have a great trip this weekend… safe travels! :)
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut
I seriously love how we are on the same recipe wavelength often. Even using the same straws!!! I love this drink so much I can’t wait to try it. I love sparkling drinks!!
Liz DellaCroce
I love that you used naturally red and blue ingredients!! xo
Heidi @foodiecrush
Oh how I love a freshie lemonade and I’ve never tried orange blossom water. On the grocery list.
Liz DellaCroce
You would love it Heidi!! Such a delicious flavor.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
What a beautiful drink for summer, sparkly and flavorful and bright! I have no doubt that Ali will come up with something lovely, too, with that orange blossom water. ;)
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Brenda!! I can’t wait to see what Ali comes up with too. :)