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15 Refreshing Lemonade Recipes For Summer, Or For That Lemonade Stand You've Always Wanted

It's finally summer which means it's finally hot...borderline too hot. Besides wearing sundresses and jelly shoes (and avoiding the subway at all costs), what's a gal to do to stay cool around here?

Well they say when life hands you lemons, make lemonade, and with that in mind, I invite you to hope that life hands you plenty of lemons. I found 15 mouthwatering lemonade recipes sure to keep your temperature down until fall rolls around.

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by Corinne Caputo

simple lemonade

Let’s start with this super simple and basic lemonade recipe from Fashion Edible.

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smashed raspberry lemonade cocktail

I never though “smashed raspberries” could sound so delicious but this lemonade cocktail from A Beautiful Mess is perfection in a glass.

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peach and rosemary blossom lemonade

This stunning peach and rosemary blossom lemonade from Adventures In Cooking is about as good as it gets.

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blackberry mint lemonade

I’m not used to my lemonades being anything other than yellow (or pink) but if I’m going to try something new then it’s definitely going to be this blackberry mint version from Savory Sweet Life

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vodka lemonade with basil and mint

This vodka lemonade with basil and mint from Big Girls Small Kitchen is perfect for the grown up and kid in all of us.

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whiskey lemonade with honey

Who doesn’t like lemonade with a little whiskey? This sweet, boozy cocktail is another great concoction from A Beautiful Mess.

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strawberry mint lemonade

This strawberry and mint combo from How Sweet It Is is perfectly refreshing and sweet.

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cherry lemonade

Ah cherry, a classic summer flavor. You must incorporate it into your summer drinks, and Confections Of A Foodie Bride has the perfect recipe.

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lavender lemonade

This lavender lemonade from Munchin With Munchkin looks like something out of Taylor Swift’s dream journal.

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pink watermelon lemonade

Watermelon is my absolute favorite summer treat and now we can drink it too, thanks to this recipe from Simply Delicious.

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raspberry vanilla lemonade

This raspberry vanilla combo from A Cozy Kitchen is perfect amounts of sweet and cozy.

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sparkling strawberry lemonade

Thanks Damn Delicious — Now that I know my lemonade can be sparkling, I don’t want to go back.

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brooklyn lemonade

This Brooklyn lemonade from Crepes of Wrath is sure to be a hit at all of your summer gatherings.

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blueberry lemonade

Blueberries are a great antioxidant so I suggest gulping down this beverage from Closet Cooking.

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brazilian lemonade

This Brazilian lemonade from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is actually just blended limeade, but who cares? It’s delicious.

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