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7 Spiked Lemonade Recipes That Are Bad and Boozy

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Texas Tech chapter.

Summer screams lemonade. Add some alcohol to this blissful sour treat and you’re ready to enjoy the hot weather. These spiked lemonade recipes are bad and boozy — trust me, they can’t be found at your neighborhood lemonade stand. 

Whether you’re by the pool or just need a refreshing pick-me-up, there’s no shame in slipping some liquid gold into your lemonade. We won’t judge you, but we may join you. 

1. Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

This frozen treat is freshly squeezed lemonade mixed with their famous Icedream. What could make this better, you ask? Two ounces of whipped cream vodka. This sweet vodka will make your frosted lemonade taste even creamier — it’s a total game-changer. 

2. Bourbon Spiked Lemonade

If you live on the spicy side of life, this one’s for you. This boozy bourbon drink includes a splash of orange juice, which compliments the bourbon flawlessly and adds a refreshing zest.e

3. Bud Light Lime Lemon-Ade-Rita

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Greer Hackett

Fortunately, this one’s already been spiked for us, so we’re gonna bougie this bad boy up with some fresh fruit and Sprite. In a pitcher combine two 24 oz. Lemon-Ade-Ritas with 2 cups of fresh berries. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with Sprite and serve over ice.

4. Lemonade Mimosa

Grab the champagne and ditch the orange juice. Swap your traditional mimosa for a lemonade mimosa. I dig this version because I hate pulp — problem solved. 

5. Pineapple Lemonade

Spiked Lemonade cream lemon
Kirby Barth

Aloha. This drink is tropical gold. Follow the recipe and add 2 oz. coconut rum to each cup — you’ll be asking yourself if you’re in Hawaii. 

6. Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles 

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Rachel Linder

These popsicles are a great way to cool off during the summer months, but let’s make them adult friendly. Slip 2 cups of vodka into the pitcher during step 3 and follow the rest of the recipe as is.  

7. Lemonade Mojito 

This strawberry lemonade mojito definitely sounds like a summer favorite — and the best part is that it’s made by the batch, so it’s perfect for entertaining. 

Like I said, when life gives ya lemons, grab some booze. These spiked lemonade recipes will make the summer months last forever, so sip away and enjoy the sunshine.