Temperatures are about to skyrocket, and everyone from beverage aficionados to neighborhood kids know that the best (and most refreshing) way to keep cool is with a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Don’t be fooled, though, into thinking you have to settle for a boring old glass of sugary lemon water. Here are thirteen ways to add some zest (pun intended) to your next glass of lemonade.
1. Roasted Peach Lemonade
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One sip of this and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a porch swing on a summer night. Yeah, it’s that good.
2. Lavender Thyme Lemonade
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If you want your kitchen to smell like heaven, look no further than this recipe.
3. Hot Honey Ginger Lemonade
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A zesty drink that doubles as a cold remedy. What more could you ask for?
4. Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
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Refreshing, bubbly, and fruity, this lemonade has it all.
5. Frozen Lemonade with Coconut Rum
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For all you 21-year-olds out there, meet your favorite new poolside drink.
6. Carrot Lemonade
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A perfect beverage choice for the adventurous health-nut.
7. Brazilian Lemonade
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Take notes, USA. No one does lemonade quite like Brazil does.
8. Blackberry Mint Lemonade
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It’s about to be berry picking season, and if you’re looking to put your harvest to good use, look no further than this refreshing recipe.
9. Champagne Lemonade
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Move over mimosas, this is the perfect hybrid of two classic drinks.
10. Jalapeño Lemonade
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If you have truly daring tastebuds, add some spice to your life with this hot and sweet recipe.
11. Frozen Mint Lemonade
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Flying to the Mediterranean is expensive and difficult, but enjoying a limonana, a popular frozen drink of the region, is not. Just whip up this drink and sip like you’re on the shores of Caesarea.
12. Lavender Vanilla Lemonade
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For a smooth and undeniably photogenic refreshment, discover the perfect harmony of lavender, vanilla and lemons.
13. Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade
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You can only make so many strawberry rhubarb pies, so get the rest of your summer rhubarb fix with this pink, sparkly and sweet drink.
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