Lemonade is a summer staple. It's sweet, fresh, and full of tang. But not all glasses of lemonade are created equal of course! Here are some of my favorite twists on the traditional lemonade recipe.
Fresh-Squeezed Peach Juice
One of my favorite summer treats is peach iced tea- made with fresh squeezed peach juice! If you're a lemonade fan, peaches can also be a surprisingly fresh twist on a classic favorite. I recommend going to a local grocery store or Farmers Market to find the ripest ones as possible. Not only are these peaches, many of which are bruised, cheaper to purchase, but they are also at their sweetest point. Simply use a juicer or a handheld device to extract the flavors from the peaches.
Seltzer or Bubbly
Make your lemonade boozy with a little bit of champagne! It will have the feeling of a mimosa but with more lemon flavor. If you're ABV-free like me, you can use seltzer to add some fizz.
Maple Syrup
Maple lemonade is a staple of the Burlington Farmer's Market, and it's super easy to add to your homemade glass of lemonade. Substitute sugar for maple syrup; you may have to taste often and add slowly to avoid making your lemonade too sweet.
Ginger
Ginger is one of my favorite foods to cook with. It can provide an element of spice and undertones of sweetness unlike many others. In lemonade, it's refreshing and will open up your sinuses.
Watermelon Juice
At summer camp, we drank a WHOLE LOT of watermelon lemonade. If you don't want to "waste" a lot of watermelon in the process, use the leftover juice from your cubed watermelon.
Frozen Blueberries
What's the issue with "normal" ice you ask? It melts and water down your lemonade of course!
Frozen blueberries are delish and full of B Vitamins. When they melt, they won't water down your lemonade. Rather, they will infuse and make a delicious cup of blueberry goodness.
Lavender
Look no further than your garden for this twist on a lemonade. Lavender smells amazing and provides a new texture to your traditional lemonade recipe. Lavender can also be used as a medicine, so this recipe will help soothe your body and help you relax.