Beat the heat with refreshing citrus delights!

As the heating sun bears down on us, there’s one citrus companion that never fails to offer solace and refreshment: lemons! Known for their tangy flavour and zesty aroma, lemons are the perfect ingredient to beat the summer heat.

As they say, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.

So, gear up my friends for Summer 2024 with these 7 creative lemonade recipes that will not only keep you cool but also tantalise your taste buds with a burst of citrus goodness.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, lounging by the pool, or simply seeking a revitalising sip, these small pointers will guide you on your lemon-infused beverage adventure!

What you’ll find in this blog:

• Classic Lemonade
• Lemon Iced Tea
• Lemon Berry Slush
• Lemon Ginger Ale
• Lemon Sorbet Float
• Mint Lemonade
• Lemon Coconut Water

Let’s start with the classic homemade lemonade. It’s simple, easy to make, and always hits the spot. While you are under the sun and feel like you can use a cool breeze, go with this sugar lemonade to boost your energy with a twist with Vitamin C.

Lemonade Ingredients:

• Lemons 
• Sugar (or honey if you’re feeling fancy)
• Water 
• Ice (optional, but highly recommended)

How to make this Lemonade Recipe:

1. Squeeze the lemons until you have enough juice to fill a pitcher for this lemonade recipe. Don’t forget to remove the seeds, unless you’re into that kind of thing.
2. Add sugar to the lemon juice. The amount will depend on how sweet you want your lemonade to be. If you’re feeling wild, try using honey instead of sugar or just stick to your low sugar intake.
3. Pour water into the pitcher and stir until the sugar (or honey) dissolves. Again, the amount of water you use will depend on how strong you want your lemonade to be.
4. Chill in the fridge for a bit or add some ice to cool it down.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Combine the goodness of tea with the tanginess of lemons to make this delicious lemon tea recipe. Add a dash of honey for sweetness, and get ready to impress your taste buds with this zesty drink.

Ingredients:

• 4 tea bags (black or green)
• 8 cups of water
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of lemon juice
• Ice cubes

How to make this lemon tea recipe:

1. Boil the water and steep the tea bags for 5-7 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags and add the sugar. Just so it clicks to you, you can go for a low sugar one. Stir until dissolved.
3. Let the tea cool to make sure this lemon tea recipe keeps the flavour intact, then add the lemon juice and stir.
4. Chill in the refrigerator and enjoy!

Embrace the fruity side of summer with this lip-smacking strawberry mint lemonade recipe. This drink is perfect for those scorching hot days. The combination of lemon and berry is refreshing and rejuvenating.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of frozen mixed berries
• 1/2 cup of lemonade
• 1/4 cup of ice
• A pinch of sugar (optional) or just keep it low sugar if you want to add.

Instructions:

1. Toss your frozen mixed berries into a blender.
2. Pour in your lemonade and add a handful of ice cubes.
3. Blend until everything is perfectly mixed and slushy.
4. Make it low sugar combination as the berries have already sweetened it enough.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Read more: https://www.beingmomandmore.com/9-melon-drinks-for-summer-2023/

Give your taste buds a lively kick with this invigorating concoction. Ginger is known for its health benefits and when combined with lemon, it makes for a great summer drink. Add some soda water to make it fizzy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of ginger syrup (you can make this by boiling ginger and sugar together)
• 4 cups of sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh Mint (as per choice).

Instructions:

1. Fill a pitcher with ice cubes. The more, the merrier!
2. Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Make sure to use a filter to catch any seeds or pulp.
3. Add in the ginger syrup (The signature kick of this drink).
4. Top it off with sparkling water. Add some mint leaves if you wish to make it a smooth mint ginger lemonade recipe.
5. Give it a good stir and voila! You’ve got yourself a refreshing Lemon Ginger Ale.

Who said floats are only for kids? This lemon sorbet float is a perfect treat for adults, too. Undeniably, your taste buds will thank me later. So go ahead, give it a try and let the sorbet do the talking. Cheers to being a kid at heart!

Ingredients:

•  For Lemon sorbet 
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• Lemon-lime soda (or any clear soda, but we all know who the real MVP is)
• Fresh lemon slices (optional, but highly recommended for that extra zing)

Instructions:

1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Dissolved sugar on slow heat
2. Stir in lemon juice after removing from heat.
3. Pour mixture into a container, let cool and place it in the freezer with a cover.
4. Take it out of the container and stir to prevent ice crystals from forming.
5. After about 4-5 hours, your lemon sorbet is ready to serve!
6. Grab a fancy glass (or a plastic cup, we don’t judge here).
7. Add a scoop (or two, or three..I won’t tell anyone😉) of lemon sorbet to the glass.
8. Pour the lemon-lime soda over the sorbet until the glass is almost full. 
9. Top it off with a fresh lemon slice! You’ve got yourself a Lemon Sorbet Float.

Take a tropical vacation without leaving your home with this zesty twist on a classic mint lemonade drink recipe. Add some rum to the classic lemon mojito, also known as the mint lemonade Indian recipe, and replace limes with lemons to make this refreshing summer drink the best mint lemonade recipe.

Ingredients:

• Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• White rum
• Club soda
• Fresh mint leaves
• Sugar
• Ice

How to make this Mint Lemonade Recipe:

1. Start by muddling a handful of fresh mint leaves in a glass with a spoonful of sugar or you can make it low sugar lemonade too.
2. Squeeze in lemon juice and stir it.
3. Add a shot (or two, we won’t judge) of white rum and top it off with club soda.
4. Fill the glass with crushed ice and give it a good shake (or stir, if you’re feeling classy).
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon, and voila! Your Lemon Mojito or mint refresher is ready to be sipped and savoured.

You can also make this mint lemonade recipe as a cocktail by adding a choice of liquor, like vodka or gin.

Read more: https://www.beingmomandmore.com/9-quick-and-easy-breakfast-recipes-for-toddlers/

A simple recipe for a drink that’s perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s also packed with electrolytes to help you stay hydrated.

Serve chilled and garnish with a lemon wedge for a tropical treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of coconut water
• 1 lemon
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Take lemon juice into a glass.
2. Add a cup of coconut water to the glass and mix well.
3. Toss in some ice cubes to make it extra cold and refreshing.
4. Serve and enjoy!

So, there you have it—7 delicious lemonade recipes to keep you cool and refreshed this summer. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or having a BBQ with friends, these drinks are sure to impress. My personal pick for every time is my very own mint lemonade recipe. So, go ahead and try them all!

Enjoy!