Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade Recipes

May 01, 2008
When we think of summer drinks, fresh-squeezed lemonade always come to mind. Try one of our favorite lemonade recipes.
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Summer Sweet Lemonade

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Rachel Burrow and Claire Spollen
Summer Sweet Lemonade Recipe

When life hands you 8 lemons, make Summer Sweet Lemonade to sip on.

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Pink Lemonade

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Pink Lemonade Recipe
The pink in this pink lemonade comes from fresh raspberries, and if you're feeling fancy you can always drop a few berries into each glass as a garnish.

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Raspberry-Peach Lemonade

Oxmoor House
Raspberry-Peach Lemonade Recipe
Kick up classic raspberry lemonade: Peach and ginger add a sweet-spicy twist.
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Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade Floats

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade Floats Recipe
Though the ginger is optional, it gives these refreshing floats their signature zing. If you can't find sparkling lemonade, substitute fizzy lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.

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Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Lemonade

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Lemonade Recipe
Jalapeño adds a subtle kick while cilantro brings grassy, herbal notes to the classic summertime sipper. Adults might like to turn this into a cocktail recipe and  stir in a little tequila.

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Blackberry-Vanilla Vodka Lemonade

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Blackberry-Vanilla Vodka Lemonade Recipe

For a winning adult lemonade, try Blackberry-Vanilla Vodka Lemonade. The vanilla bean is a pleasing addition.

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Strawberry and Rhubarb Lemonade

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Strawberry and Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe
For a refreshing summertime sipper, serve up glasses of Strawberry and Rhubarb Lemonade.

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Honeydew Lemonade

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Honeydew Lemonade Recipe
Ripened honeydew melon makes Honeydew Lemonade a sweeter beverage than most.

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Peachy Bourbon Lemonade

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Peachy Bourbon Lemonade Recipe

For a refreshing cocktail on those long, hot summer nights, sip on Peachy Bourbon Lemonade.

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Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade Recipe

Elderflower liqueur is sweet, delicate, and floral, like nectar from a spring bouquet.

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Thai Lemonade

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen
Thai Lemonade Recipe
Amped up with chile, mint, and lime, this lemonade isn't your traditional lemonade stand cup. However, there's no denying that it's equally cool and refreshing. We should know, we've been drinking this lemonade slushy by the blenderful.

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Sweet Tea Lemonade

Photo: Ryan Benyi
Sweet Tea Lemonade Recipe
This summer refresher combines the best of both worlds: sweet iced tea and tart lemonade.
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Frozen Lemonade

Frozen Lemonade Recipe
On a hot day, it's hard to beat a tall glass of slushy frozen lemonade. Blend sliced lemon, superfine sugar, water, and lemon juice with ice for a frozen drink that the whole family will love.

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Ginger Lemonade

Ginger Lemonade Recipe
Fresh ginger gives this lemonade its unique flavor, while using frozen lemonade concentrate keeps preparation super simple.

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Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade Recipe
Nothing beats the classic concoction of fresh lemons, sugar, and chilled water. This recipe doesn't require you to boil water, so make it for last-minute gatherings or as you're about to walk out the door to the park. Serve over ice for maximum cooling-off power.
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Pink Lemonade

Pink Lemonade Recipe
Cook one cup of water with sugar to create the super-sweet sugar syrup, then combine with the rest of the water, lemon juice, fruit, and grenadine. Grenadine, a pomegranate-flavored syrup that gives the beverage its rosy color, can contain alcohol, so check the label before serving and create an adults-only beverage corner at the next neighborhood barbecue if necessary.

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Southern Breeze

Southern Breeze Recipe
Raspberry-lemonade ice cubes add extra flavor to the pineapple juice and ginger ale mixture as they melt. Make the ice cubes from lemonade concentrate, sugar, water, and blue raspberry lemonade mix the night before. You can also try different lemonade mixes for a variety of fun flavors.

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Raspberry Lemonade

Photo by Kelsey Hansen; Prop styling by Audrey Davis; Food styling by Torie Cox
Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
Go all-natural and serve a refreshing drink made from naturally-sweet mashed raspberries, lemon juice, and water. The sweet and tart combination will garner rave reviews. Add sugar to taste, and serve over ice.
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Spiked Lemonade

Sara Gray
Spiked Lemonade Recipe
Start with lemon-flavored sparking water or club soda and add citrus-flavored vodka, lemon juice, sugar, and orange liqueur for an unforgettable summer cocktail. Buy extra ingredients–this one is guaranteed to be a party-pleaser.

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Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Pink Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
Host a 21-and-over backyard extravaganza and serve this cocktail in white wine glasses. Pink lemonade concentrate gets dressed up with bottled beer and chilled vodka. Garnish with cranberries and slices of lemons, oranges, or limes, and let the toasting begin.

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Cool Lavender Lemonade

Cool Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Fresh lavender and mint infuse frozen lemon juice with an herbal flavor, making this drink tops for serving with light appetizers. Add the mint and lavender gradually to tailor the lemonade to your taste.
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Strawberry Lemonade

Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Randy Mon
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
This refreshing lemonade is just as much about the strawberries as it is about the lemons.

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Watermelon-Lemonade Cooler

Watermelon-Lemonade Cooler Recipe
Garnish this fruity beverage with thin slices of watermelon and a pinch of mint. Cook lemonade concentrate with a few mint sprigs to allow the flavors to blend, then combine with puréed watermelon. Chill overnight before serving.

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Mint-Tea Lemonade

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Mint-Tea Lemonade Recipe
Add a dose of minty freshness to your next tall glass of lemonade.
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Apple Lemonade

Apple Lemonade Recipe
Add a splash of tartness to apple juice by mixing in fresh lemon juice. Squeeze about 3 lemons worth of juice into a quart of apple juice, mix well, then garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices. The sweet flavor of the apple nicely balances the pucker of the lemon.

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Homemade Lemonade

Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Start from scratch and make a lemonade packed with extra flavor. The secret? This recipe uses a few teaspoons of lemon rind to add extra tartness, as well as a more home-style presentation. Make a batch of limeade (also on the recipe page) and let friends and family vote for their favorite.

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Watermelon Lemonade

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
Your favorite summer fruit pairs with your favorite summer beverage and it's pure magic.
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Basil Lemonade

James Carrier
Basil Lemonade Recipe
Add flavor, color, and fragrance by choosing different varieties of basil for this summer-inspired drink. Stick with regular basil for a tasty nonalcoholic cocktail, or try a different variety. Thai or cinnamon basils add spicy undertones while lemon basil adds a lemon-drop flavor.

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Peach Lemonade

Oxmoor House
Peach Lemonade Recipe
Sweeten up traditional lemonade with another summer favorite: fresh peaches! This lemonade is perfect for pairing with grilled fare.

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Raspberry-Lemonade Spritzer

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Raspberry-Lemonade Spritzer Recipe
Sparkling water, fresh (or frozen) raspberries, and frozen lemonade concentrate are all you need for this bubbly, festive lemonade delight.
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Spiced-Tea Lemonade

Photo: Kate Mathis; Food Styling: Suzette Kaminski; Prop Styling: Shana Faust
Spiced-Tea Lemonade Recipe
Dress up traditional lemonade by mixing it with orange-spice iced tea.

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Land of the Free Lemonade

Land of the Free Lemonade Recipe
Watermelon is the ultimate All-American summer snack. This year, make your 4th of July celebration even sweeter with a sweet-tart watermelon lemonade.
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