Lemonade Muffins
by Gay Farrar from Gillespie, IL
A sweetly tart pick-me-up perfect for brunch, breakfast, or afternoon tea. These lemon muffins are moist and tender. We love that lemonade concentrate is used because it is sweet and gives this fantastic muffin great lemon flavor. Brushing the tops with lemonade just adds to the flavor and sweetness. Click here for the recipe.
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
by Amanda Brecht from Middle Amana, IA
Strawberry lemonade cupcakes that are perfect for summer! Soft, fluffy, and moist, the cake just melts in your mouth. The bits of fresh strawberries in the cake are bursts of flavor. They have a faint lemon taste. If you want a bit more lemonade flavor in the frosting, add 1/2 – 1 tsp. of lemon juice when adding the vanilla extract. A delicious summertime dessert. Here’s the recipe.
Basil-Infused Watermelon Lemonade
by Kim Campbell from Youngstown, OH
We loved the freshness of this watermelon lemonade. The basil flavor is surprisingly light and adds an earthy lift. It’s a refreshing mix of fresh, sweet, and tart. Make it as-is for the whole family or experiment with it as a cocktail mixer. Perfect for summer! Get the recipe here.
Grilled Lemonade
by Kitchen Crew from Nashville, TN
Sweet, tart, and easy to make at home, lemonade is a delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day. Want to make it even better? Grill and sugar the lemons! Dipping lemons into sugar and grilling them caramelizes the lemons and makes them super juicy. Serve as is with a few slices of grilled lemon or add a little vodka to the lemonade for an adult-only treat. This can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight. After one sip, this grilled lemonade is sure to become a family favorite. Here’s the recipe.
Orange Lemonade
By Cheryl Wu from Kent, WA
Sweet and tart, this lemonade recipe will really quench your thirst on a hot day. The blend of oranges and lemons is a delicious combination. A great summertime cocktail. Click here for the recipe.
Cuban Sangria
by April Alvarez from Dunedin, FL
Who’s ready for a girls’ night in? Be sure to include this super tasty Cuban sangria on your party menu. The combination of lemon and orange juice with the slices of lemon, orange, and lime gives this sangria a tangy kick. Use a dry red wine to offset the sweetness of the triple sec. Brandy brings a warm and slightly sweet undertone to the mix. Get the recipe here.
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