When the sun comes out and the temperature goes up, there are few things we love more than an ice cold glass of lemonade to help us cool down. In fact, we tend to think of this classic drink as an unofficial symbol of summer, perfect for sipping on everywhere from beaches to barbecues. While store-bought lemonade will do in a pinch, there’s something about the homemade version that just tastes better, especially when combined with seasonal fruit. Read on for some of our favorite lemonade recipes that taste like summer in a glass.
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Fresh and juicy watermelon provides a delicious complement to the tanginess of lemon juice in this 6-ingredient lemonade recipe by Farm Flavor. Sweetened with a homemade mint simple syrup, it has a unique and refreshing flavor that makes it a perfect summer treat. Top it with more mint and some lemon slices for a pop of color.
Fresh Peach Lemonade
Peaches are underrated as far as summer fruit goes, and we’re prepared to die on this hill. Think about it—how many other fruits are sweet, tangy, and juicy all at the same time? One of our go-to ways to enjoy peaches is with lemonade, especially this recipe by Pink Owl Kitchen. It’s sweetened with fresh peach brown sugar syrup, though we love to add some extra peach slices for garnish.
Cherry Rosemary Lemonade
We can’t honestly say it would have ever occurred to us to make lemonade with fresh cherries and rosemary on our own, but one sip of this recipe by Vegan Candyland, and we were hooked. Dark cherries balance the tartness of the lemons with a kind of rich sweetness, while a sprig of fresh rosemary spices things up. It’s like pink lemonade, all grown up.
