Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade Recipes

Updated 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

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Summer Sweet Lemonade Recipe

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

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Pink Lemonade

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Strawberry and Rhubarb Lemonade Recipe

For a refreshing summertime sipper, serve up glasses of Strawberry and Rhubarb Lemonade.

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Honeydew Lemonade

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Honeydew Lemonade Recipe

Ripened honeydew melon makes Honeydew Lemonade a sweeter beverage than most.

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Peachy Bourbon Lemonade

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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

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Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade Recipe

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

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Thai Lemonade

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Your favorite summer fruit pairs with your favorite summer beverage and it's pure magic.

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Basil Lemonade

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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

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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

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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

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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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