9 Easy Lemonade Recipes For a Refreshing and Tart Drink

May 19, 2020
Credit: Casey Barber

Lemonade is the perfect, refreshing beverage for hot summer days. We take the bright flavor of lemon and pair it with other fruits and herbs like cherry, basil or rosemary for a fun take on a classic drink. Whether it’s kid-friendly recipes like Whipped Frozen Lemonade or the adult-friendly Cucumber-Lemonade Chiller, these drinks are tart, fresh and highlight the citrus fruit well.

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Whipped Frozen Lemonade

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Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won't be as rich and creamy. Leftover simple syrup will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Basil Lemonade

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Basil and lemon pair beautifully in this refreshing summer sipper, sweetened with a touch of honey. Make ahead and allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour before straining for a stronger basil flavor. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Fresh Cherry Lemonade

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This thirst-quenching pink lemonade recipe uses fresh cherries for the pretty pink hue and light flavor. If you like, add a splash of vodka, bourbon or rum to transform this healthy lemonade recipe into a refreshing summer cocktail. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2014

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Color-Changing Lemonade Slushies

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Kids and adults alike will be wowed watching this delicious slush turn from blue to pink and purple in an instant. The magical concoction is made with natural blue tea (see Note) and refreshing lemonade for a fun science experiment that's tasty too. Perfect for your child's birthday party! (Adults may enjoy spiking their drink with a little vodka or gin.) Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Rosemary-Infused Cucumber Lemonade

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Turn fresh rosemary, cucumbers and lemons into grown-up lemonade that will keep you cool on a hot day. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2009

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Lemonade Shake-Ups

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A refreshing, tangy-sweet lemon drink is friendly to your special diet, and it's ready in only 10 minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Cucumber-Lemonade Chiller

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Pick up rosemary, cucumbers and lemons to concoct this grown-up lemonade that will keep you cool on a hot day. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2009

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Blueberry Lemonade Slushies

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This super-refreshing fruit slushie is so easy to make and uses just three ingredients. Try it with strawberries and raspberries, too--these are great for a kids' party, but the adults will love them just as much (especially spiked with a little vodka or gin). Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Lemon-Orange Fizz

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This refreshing beverage adds sparkle to your summer evenings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

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