Delicious Lingonberry Recipes for Summer: Refreshing Drinks, Desserts & Treats You’ll Love

Looking for unique and refreshing summer recipes? Lingonberries, a slightly tart fruit popular in Nordic countries, are the perfect ingredient for creating delicious lingonberry recipes, from drinks to desserts and snacks. Not only are lingonberries packed with antioxidants and nutrients, but they also add a burst of flavor to your favorite summer treats.

Norsland Lefse offers a variety of lingonberry products, including lingonberry preserves, lingonberry syrup, and lingonberry concentrate—all perfect for making easy lingonberry desserts, cocktails, and snacks. If you’re wondering how to use lingonberries this summer, read on for some of the best lingonberry treats and refreshing summer drinks you can make at home!

Why Choose Lingonberries for Summer Recipes?

Lingonberries are known for their health benefits, including antioxidants that may help reduce heart and kidney disease and even certain cancers. Their sweet-tart flavor makes them ideal for summer recipes, whether you’re looking for a healthy lingonberry snack, a refreshing drink, or a light dessert.

Refreshing Lingonberry Drinks & Cocktails

Dala Horse Lingonberry Cocktail

This easy lingonberry cocktail is a summer favorite, reminiscent of a Moscow Mule. With ginger beer and lingonberry syrup, it’s a sweet, tart, and spicy drink you’ll love.

• 1 ounce lingonberry syrup
• 1/2 ounce lime juice (or ReaLime)
• 2 ounces vodka (or lemon-lime soda for a mocktail)
• Crushed ice
• 4 to 6 ounces ginger beer
• Sliced lime

1. Combine lingonberry syrup, lime juice, and vodka in a glass.
2. Add crushed ice, then top with ginger beer for a beautiful two-tone effect.
3. Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!

Tip: For a non-alcoholic lingonberry summer drink, substitute vodka with lemon-lime soda.

Grapefruit Lingonberry Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

This healthy lingonberry drink pairs perfectly with hot summer days.

• 40 ml lingonberry syrup
• 80 ml grapefruit juice
• 80 ml club soda
• Crushed ice

1. Mix lingonberry syrup and grapefruit juice in a glass.
2. Add crushed ice and top with club soda.
3. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Easy Lingonberry Snacks & Dips

Lingonberry Cream Cheese Dip

If you’re searching for a quick lingonberry snack, try this creamy dip—perfect for parties or summer gatherings.

• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup lingonberry preserves

1. Blend cream cheese until smooth, then mix in lingonberry preserves.
2. Serve with pretzels, Uffda Chips, or flatbread.

Lingonberry Desserts for Summer

Lingonberry Thumbprint Cookies

These easy lingonberry cookies are a light, not-too-sugary treat—ideal for summer picnics or family baking projects.

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Lingonberry preserves

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
2. Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and cardamom, then slowly add flour and salt.
3. Roll dough into balls, press with thumb, and fill with lingonberry preserves.
4. Bake 12–14 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Lingonberry Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

For a truly refreshing lingonberry dessert, try this homemade ice cream using lingonberry syrup.

• 8 ounces milk
• 4 ounces half and half
• 2 tablespoons dry cheesecake pudding mix
• 2 ounces lingonberry syrup

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
3. Churn in the machine using the ice cream setting. Enjoy immediately!

More Ways to Use Lingonberries

The possibilities for lingonberry recipes are endless. Use lingonberry preserves on lefse, pancakes, waffles, or try them in homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting for your next Sunday brunch. Lingonberries are a versatile ingredient for summer treats, healthy snacks, and easy desserts.

Try these lingonberry summer recipes and discover new ways to enjoy this Nordic superfruit! Whether you’re making refreshing drinks, easy cookies, or healthy snacks, lingonberries are sure to become your go-to ingredient for summer.