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Old-Fashioned Lemonade
This 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. —Tammi Simpson, Greensburg, Kentucky
Lavender Lemonade
I never knew you could cook with lavender until I was on vacation in France. I was served a refreshing...
Lemon Almond Tea
"Try this delightful dressed-up version when you want to serve something other than plain iced tea," suggests Brenda McCaleb of...
Orange Lemonade
This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to...
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...
Hot Spiced Lemon Drink
I received this recipe from a lady in our church who is an excellent cook. She has shared several slow-cooker...
Sunny Orange Lemonade
Here's a beverage that'll really hit the spot. Filled with tangy goodness, it quenches your thirst any time of year....
Kentucky Lemonade
Mint and bourbon give this drink a Kentucky kick, and ginger ale makes it a fizzy party punch.—Cathy Justus, Taylor,...
Summertime Tea
You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
Chill out with this delightful cooler, perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's a...
Rosemary Lemonade
A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light,...
Fresh Peach Lemonade
Looking for a new twist on lemonade? Fresh peaches lend a fruity flavor to this summertime must-have. —Joan Hallford, North...
Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade
We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, "why not grill the lemonade?" The flavor is surprisingly...
Hint-of-Mint Lemonade
We always have a plentiful supply of fresh mint leaves in the garden, so this makes a very refreshing drink...
Thirst-Quenching Limeade
This is the perfect drink to quench the thirst on hot summer days. The combination of lemon and lime is...
Raspberry Punch
This is a delightful punch to serve guests in the summer, when mint and raspberries are fresh. But because I...
Raspberry Mint Cooler
"This beverage is lovely in the summer when mint and raspberries are fresh," reveals Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. "A...
Berry Berry Lemonade
We serve this refreshing tea daily on our U-pick organic blueberry farm and get rave reviews and requests for the...
Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the...
Spiced Lemonade
Serve this drink over ice in summer or warmed in winter - it's always refreshing. If you have a cold,...
Minty Orange Lemonade
I keep this refreshing beverage on hand in the refrigerator during the warm summer months. Friends and neighbors enjoy cool...
Strawberry-Basil Refresher
Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil...
Spiked Lemonade
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...