Who doesn’t love a frosty glass of lemonade? Let’s face it, though. Most of the time that frosty glass of goodness is coming from a bottle or a dry mix. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, if you want to improve the flavor or create a delicious drink for guests, you can doctor store bought lemonade. Whether it’s with juice or fresh herbs, you won’t believe how good store bought lemonade can taste.
5 Ways to Make Store Bought Lemonade Taste Gourmet!
Fruit Juice
One of the easiest and most delicious ways to doctor store bought lemonade is to mix it with fruit juice. You want to choose a 100% fruit juice and there are so many great flavors to choose from. A great mix is to combine equal parts of lemonade with blackberry juice. It’s sweet. It’s tangy. And, the flavor has depth. Your guests will never know you used two store bought products to make this delicious drink.
Sweet Tea
If you like sweet tea, you’ve got to try the classic sweet tea mixed with equal parts lemonade. Do yourself a favor and make the sweet tea from scratch. Bottled teas never taste fresh and can ruin the flavor of your drink. Be sure to hold back on the sugar a bit because the lemonade will add additional sweetness.
Fresh Fruit
If you have some fruit that needs to be used up, puree it with sugar and mix it in with your lemonade. You might use strawberries, blackberries, watermelon, or any other seasonal fruit that you love. A number of fruits taste great mixed with lemonade. We love to drop chunks or slices of fruit right into the pitcher of lemonade. The longer they sit in the lemonade, the more the flavors of the fruit seep into the drink. Our two favorites are watermelon and strawberry! And don’t forget that you can add extra lemon slices (which make the lemonade *look* homemade, too. Shh! Don’t tell!).
Drink Mixes
Sweetened drink mixes are a great addition to store bought lemonade that kids will love. If your kids love the old-school cherry flavor, they’ll love cherry Kool-Aid mixed with lemonade. You could also do a blue raspberry lemonade. Just have fun with it and get creative with the flavors. Another trick that we love: add drink mixes that are found near the alcohol (think pina colada lemonade…yum!). You can also use flavored syrups.
Herbs
Last, but not least, if you want something that will wow your guests, try adding fresh herbs to your lemonade. You can add crushed rosemary, mint, or even lavender. This will turn your store bought lemonade into a gourmet drink.
Bonus tip: we’ve found (through careful study!) that lemonade really does taste better with lots and lots of ice. I typically like to dilute my lemonade a bit, and ice cubes do that perfectly.
There’s nothing at all wrong with buying store bought lemonade, but you’ll love how you can improve the flavor by adding your own ingredients. Whether it’s fresh fruit or a drink mix, you can completely change the flavor into something you’ll love.
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FAQs
Herbs. Last, but not least, if you want something that will wow your guests, try adding fresh herbs to your lemonade. You can add crushed rosemary, mint, or even lavender. This will turn your store bought lemonade into a gourmet drink.
How do you upgrade store bought lemonade? ›
One of the easiest ways to add depth to your lemonade is by incorporating iced tea, creating a beloved drink known as the Arnold Palmer. Mix equal parts of tea and lemonade over ice for a perfectly balanced, slightly tannic drink that complements the tartness of the lemonade.
What are the 10 steps of making lemonade? ›
The Best Lemonade
- Step 1: Gather Your Materials. ...
- Step 2: Cut Your Lemons. ...
- Step 3: Juice the Lemons. ...
- Step 4: Strain Your Lemon Juice. ...
- Step 5: Add the Sugar. ...
- Step 6: Add the Water. ...
- Step 7: Stir. ...
- Step 8: Add the Lemon Juice.
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and strain out the pulp. Halve the lemons, then squeeze the juice from the halves — you can do this manually with your favorite juicer or reamer. ...
- Combine the lemon juice and sugar to make a lemonade base. ...
- Add the water and chill. ...
- Serve with ice and lemon slices.
Mix up a pitcher of classic lemonade, and infuse it with herbs such as rosemary, thyme and mint — which adds a lovely touch of freshness. Make use of the fresh herbs you might have in your garden or any leftovers from the kitchen. For a pretty garnish, finely chop some herbs and mix them with a little granulated sugar.
How do you make lemonade stand out? ›
How to attract customers
- Tell friends and family to bring friends and family.
- Create eye-catching signs and posters with colorful drawings or pictures of lemons.
- Tie bright balloons to your stand.
- Offer discounts or promotions such as "Buy one get one free."
- Set up your stand near a popular event or attraction.
Plop 1/4 flat teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda into the lemon water. It will start to fizz and froth immediately, but still, give it a quick stir to evenly distribute the powder.
How much should my kid sell lemonade for? ›
THE LEMONADE
Find a spot where you're allowed to set up a stand and where you see a lot of foot traffic. Set a price for your lemonade that's around $0.25-$1.00. Then, make an inviting, colorful sign that advertises your lemonade. Talk to people as they walk by and politely ask them if they want a cup of lemonade.
What makes lemonade so refreshing? ›
The acid in lemonade stimulates salivation, making you feel hydrated. A heat wave has many people in the eastern United States reaching for cold beverages such as lemonade and citrus-flavored soda. American settlers used to cool off with vinegar water.
What are the 12 stages of lemonade? ›
Tidal has described Lemonade as a project about “every woman's journey of self knowledge and healing,” and throughout the film, prominent title cards seem to follow the steps of grief: Intuition, Denial, Anger, Apathy, Emptiness, Accountability, Reformation, Forgiveness, Resurrection, Hope, Redemption.
Fun Facts/Information:
- The first record of lemonade is from the 12th century in Egypt. ...
- Lemons are a great source of Vitamin C! ...
- Baking soda is used to make baked goods like cookies and banana bread rise.
- Lemons taste sour because of acetic acid in their juice. ...
- Water is neutral – it is neither an acid nor a base.
Instant Answer
Calculate the rate at which 10 people can prepare lemonade. Since 10 people prepare 200 glasses in 20 minutes, they prepare 200/20 = 10 glasses per minute.
How to make a disco lemonade? ›
Add 1 oz mixer, the juice of 1/4 of a lemon, and vodka (if desired). Top with sparkling water. Dip lollipop into water, then dip into Drink Glitter. Use your disco lollipop to stir your drink and get the party started!
What compliments lemonade? ›
Adding popcorn to your menu is a great choice that complements lemonade. Not only does popcorn offer an easy-to-eat treat that's perfect for customers on the go, but it's also a classic snack that's loved by all ages.
How do you increase lemonade sales? ›
Setting up shop somewhere with high visibility or foot traffic can help attract more customers for your refreshing drinks. Offering different varieties of lemonade could be another way to boost profits as well.
Does Chick-fil-A use real lemons in their lemonade? ›
Classic lemonade using three simple ingredients: real lemon juice—not from concentrate, cane sugar, and water.
How much money should lemonade be at a lemonade stand? ›
If you're using fresh lemons, fresh ice, and large glasses, you could probably charge $1.00 to $1.25 per cup.
