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15 Best Lemonade Recipes for Summertime
Updated on Sep. 01, 2024
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Old-Fashioned Lemonade
A sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can’t get enough of the fresh-squeezed flavor in this recipe. —Tammi Simpson, Greensburg, Kentucky
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Fresh Peach Lemonade
Looking for a new twist on lemonade? Fresh peaches lend a fruity flavor to this summertime must-have. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Blackberry Lemonade
Here’s a special drink that’s perfect when blackberries are in season. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor. —Rich Murray, Nevada, Missouri
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Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade
The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly to create this drink full of sweet-tart flavor. —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
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Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Here’s a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Lemon Mint Spritzer
Cool down with this refreshing drink. It’s wonderful after a long day or during a backyard barbecue. —Laura Nix, Ellijay, Georgia
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Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush
This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like summer. —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
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Spiked Lemonade
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin.
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Frozen Rhubarb Slush
Sweet and refreshing, this pretty pink slush stores well in the freezer, so it's great to have on hand for summer guests. Just thaw and add ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Aahhh! —Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota
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Blackberry Beer Cocktail
This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue as you sip. Sorry, adults only! —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, FloridaBrighten up summer cookouts with a batch of these lemonade cocktails.
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Kentucky Lemonade
Mint and bourbon give this drink a bit of a Kentucky kick, and ginger ale makes it a fizzy party punch. —Cathy Justus, Taylor, Michigan
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Orange Lemonade
It doesn't get more refreshing than a cold glass of orange lemonade. Serve it with fresh mint for an extra pop of color.
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Aunt Frances’ Lemonade
My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in a stoneware crock in her refrigerator. It makes a refreshing drink after a hot day of running around. —Debbie Reinhart, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
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Sparkling Kiwi Lemonade
Keep some kiwi ice cubes in the freezer so they’re ready whenever you crave a tall glass of this dressed-up summertime favorite. —Emily Seidel, Ainsworth, Nebraska
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Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade
This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped lemonade that is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, CaliforniaLemonade Recipe FAQ
What is the formula for lemonade?
In the most basic sense, lemonade is made with sugar, water and lemon juice. How much of each depends on personal preference. Typically, you start by making a basic simple syrup with equal parts water and sugar. (It’s the same stuff you’d use in cocktails like a mint julep.) Once you’ve made the syrup, add water and lemon juice to suit your tastes. The more lemon juice you use, the more tart your lemonade will be.
Should you add citric acid to lemonade?
It’s completely up to you. Our recipes don’t call for it—just plain ol’ fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Natural lemon juice has citric acid in it, but if you’re looking for even more tartness, adding one to two tablespoons of citric acid will do the trick. You can find the organic compound in grocery stores or online.
