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16 Unique Lemonade Recipes That Will Be The Hit Of The Summer

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Lemonade is a summer staple in all its different forms. Berry lemonade, lavender lemonade, sweet tea and lemonade... You can't go wrong incorporating lemons into any and every drink you can think of. If you've exhausted your usual lemonade lineup, then keep scrolling because we have some unique ideas to revive your love for this citrus fruit. These easy drink recipes are so good you might have to open up your own craft lemonade stand.


Chamberlain Coffee x Swoon Matcha Lemonade ​Creamy Matcha Lemonade

"This Matcha Lemonade is so refreshing," says YouTube sensation and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain. "It’s one of those things that's perfect for a hot day because it has a little boost of caffeine and earthiness from the matcha, but then it has a sweet and tangy element from the Swoon lemonade. It covers all the bases."

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz rum
  • 2 oz coconut milk
  • 3 oz Matcha Lemonade
  • .5 oz lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
  2. Shake for 7 seconds
  3. Strain into a glass
  4. Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel and mint

Pickle Lemonade

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Add lemons and pickles to your glasses, then fill with water and let steep. You can also add some pickle juice to a glass of lemonade you've already made. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy.

Chanh Muối (Vietnamese Salty Lemonade)

Chanh Mu\u1ed1i (Vietnamese Salty Lemonade)

This lemonad-esque recipe is more than your average sip. It uses pickled lemons or limes, sparkling water, and just a bit of sugar to make something unbelievably good. Drinking this while basking in the summer sun is a must. (via Brit + Co)

Mujen Tokyo Lemonade

Mujen Tokyo Lemonade

Ingredients

  • 2oz Mujen Ai or 1.5oz Mujen Original
  • 1oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • .75oz Simple Syrup (3 parts sugar 2 parts water)
  • 3oz Soda Water

Instructions

  1. Build in glass, add all ingredients.
  2. Fill with ice & gently stir.

Courtesy of Mujen.

Very Berry Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Very Berry Homemade Lemonade Recipe

This recipe takes "homemade lemonade" and runs with it. Mix simple syrup and lemon juice to create some DIY lemonade, and don't forget the strawberries and blackberries for a fruity twist. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Lemonade Pie

DIY Lemonade Pie

Have your lemonade, and eat it too! (via Brit + Co)

Spiked Glitter Raspberry Lemonade

Spiked Glitter Raspberry Lemonade

Not only does this delicious lemonade recipe feature a glittery pink rim, which we love, but the fizz comes from a nice splash of champagne. (via Brit + Co)

Lemonade Iced Coffee

Lemonade Iced Coffee

If your go-to summer drink is an Arnold Palmer, swap the sweet tea for cold brew. The full taste of the cold brew pairs nicely with the sharp lemonade and sweet syrup, but you can definitely adjust the ratios depending on what you think tastes the best. (via Brit + Co)

Spiked Strawberry Basil Lemonade Recipe

Spiked Strawberry Basil Lemonade Recipe

This drink is great for barbecues and picnics of all kinds because it tastes just as good without the vodka as it does with it. Leave it out for expecting mom and kiddos, or add a little extra for your girls' trip ;). (via Brit + Co)

Pink Watermelon Lemonade Slushies

Pink Watermelon Lemonade Slushies

These slushies are the perfect balance between a drink and a popsicle, and they also make for the perfect poolside treat. (via Half Baked Harvest)

1800 Coconut Ginger Mint Lemonade

1800 Coconut Ginger Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

  • 2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • .5 oz simple syrup
  • .25 oz homemade ginger juice*
  • 3-4 piece of mint
  • Soda water

Instructions

  1. In a highball glass, combine 1800 Coconut Tequila, fresh lemon juice, simply syrup and homemade ginger juice. Use a juicer to extract juice from fresh ginger
  2. Top with soda water and with mint.

Courtesy of 1800 Coconut Tequila.

Lavender Lemonade Popsicles

Lavender Lemonade Popsicles

Lemon and lavender. Lavender and lemon. Name a more iconic duo, we'll wait. The only other ingredients needed for these popsicles are water and sugar, and while they require 6 hours to freeze, they only take 15 minutes to make. (via Salt & Lavender)

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If there's one thing that's sure to catch our eye, it's color. Making this purple galaxy lemonade recipe is definitely on our summer bucket list.

Raspberry Lemonade Fizz

Raspberry Lemonade Fizz

The key to making sure this lemonade recipe is full of flavor is the homemade raspberry syrup. After the syrup cools, mix it with lemonade concentrate and ginger ale for a recipe that no one will be able to get enough of. (via Culinary Hill)

Frozen Lemonade With Pineapple

Frozen Lemonade With Pineapple

If you love dole whip (a creamy pineapple dessert from Disney), then you'll love this treat. You'll also love that it only requires five ingredients. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Hibiscus Basil Lemonade

Hibiscus Basil Lemonade

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Crystal Head Aurora
  • 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz. Hibiscus Syrup
  • 3-4 Basil Leaves
  • Club Soda

Instructions

  1. Add Crystal Head Aurora, fresh lemon juice, hibiscus syrup and basil leaves to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle.
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a Collins glass with ice and top with soda.
  4. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel and basil leaves.

Courtesy of Crystal Head Aurora.

Chamberlain Coffee x Swoon Matcha Lemonade

Chamberlain Coffee x Swoon Matcha Lemonade
$40

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c.liz
c.liz
23 Jun, 2022
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I absolutely love pickles and even though it sounds crazy, I might just try that pickle lemonade!

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