This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #wateronlybetter #CollectiveBias  Sorrel Lemonade-1  I’ve never had a problem consuming enough water like most people seem to complain about. It’s always been my beverage of choice throughout the day but in the last couple of months, I felt like I needed a bit of variety and added seltzer water to the rotation.Sorrel Lemonade-1-5 On my “diet days” I would also add it to my juices to water it down a bit; there’s something about the bubbles that makes me feel like I’m cheating when I’m not.  Sorrel Lemonade-1Since I’m always looking to cut calories where I can, I picked up a few boxes of Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water at Walmart; it’s all natural with no sweeteners or sodium and has zero calories so it’s the perfect addition with zero guilt! Sorrel Lemonade-1-3 Instead of drinking a full glass of juice, I will pour half and fill the rest with seltzer to create a light spritzer that’s refreshing. I’ve even added a bit of bubbly to my quintessential summer lemonade that I always make when entertaining just to switch things up a bit. I served up a Lime-ade and a Sorrel Lemonade; that’s right, sorrel isn’t for just Christmas! For the Lime-ade I added Lemon Lime sparkling water and I used the Mandarin Orange sparkling water in my Sorrel Lemonade.Sorrel Lemonade-1-4

I had a friend over this past weekend and I served small bites along with the Sorrel Lemonade and Limeade and she loved it! Nothing like girl chat over drinks! How do you add sparkle to your everyday beverages? How would you use Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water? Click here for inspiration and  here to save 50¢ on ONE (1) 12-pack cans of any flavor* Canada Dry® Sparkling Seltzer Water

Get the Recipe Sorrel Lemonade

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp dried sorrel
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cans Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water

Instructions
 

  • Place water and sorrel in a small pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes; you can boil it for longer and allow it to steep if you prefer a stronger sorrel flavor.
  • Remove from heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Discard the sorrel. Stir in sugar and allow to cool completely. Add lemon juice and cold seltzer then place in the fridge to chill.
Author: Jehan Powell

*To make the Limeade mix 3/4 cup lime juice, 1 cup sugar, 4 cups waters and stir until sugar dissolves.  Add 2 cans of Lemon Lime sparkling water and about 5 dashes of bitters.