What’s more refreshing than lemonade? Try these easy and delicious recipes to cool down on a hot day.
Margarita Lemonade
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
Powdered lemonade mix (tip: we used Country Time mix)
Water
2 ounces tequila
2 tablespoons kosher or large crystal sea salt
Directions:
1. Make 2 servings lemonade according to directions on package.
2. Salt rim of glass by dipping glass into water and then into plate of salt.
3. Combine lemonade and tequila in glass.
Raspberry Lemonade
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
Powdered lemonade mix
Water
6 ounces raspberries, lightly mashed
Directions:
1. Make 2 servings lemonade according to directions on package.
2. Muddle raspberries in separate glass and then stir in lemonade.
Champagne Lemonade
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
Powdered lemonade mix
1-2 cups dry champagne
Directions:
1. Make 2 servings lemonade according to directions on package.
2. Stir in champagne.
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
The Real Deal
If you want to go the homemade route, the ideal ratio is 2 ounces lemon juice to 4 ounces water to 4 ounces simple syrup. Here’s a quick breakdown of how to make simple syrup.
Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Directions:
1. Boil sugar and water in small saucepan for 5 minutes.
2. Lower heat and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring often.
3. Pour into container and let cool at room temperature.