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A refreshing glass of lemonade or iced tea is just what you need to cool down in this warm weather. But when it comes to these sweet drinks, homemade is always better than store-bought.
Not only can a homemade summer drink save you some extra cash, but it’s usually healthier and tastier than something you buy at the grocery store.
Regular iced tea and lemonade can get boring—even pink lemonade is a snooze after drinking it for the third day in a row.
Spice up your favorite summer indulgences with these 6 incredible iced tea and lemonade recipes:
- Sweet Pink Lemonade: This perfect mixture of lemon and pureed watermelon is a fan favorite. With just the right amount of sugar, All You swears this is the perfect classic drink to serve at every summer party this year—especially Fourth of July weekend!
- Cherry Pineapple Lemonade: If you thought pink lemonade was the only twist on this classic drink, think again! This cherry pineapple lemonade recipe from The Kitchen McCabe is delicious and super easy to make. You can use fresh pineapples or frozen pineapple juice for convenience—it’s up to you—but it tastes great either way.
- Dominican Style Ginger Ice Tea: Made by Foolproof Living, this incredible summer drink is packed with a zesty tang. With so many flavors, like tangerine, orange, coconut, and lemon, this recipe is the juice you need to try this summer.
- Spiced Iced Tea: Cinnamon is the secret ingredient in this delicious iced tea that gives it just the kick it needs. Mixed with refreshing lemon, this tasty summer favorite from My Recipes is sure to quench your thirst in the hot weather!
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- Rosemary Lemonade: If you’re looking to try something different this summer, then look no further than this incredible rosemary lemonade recipe from the blog Making Lemonade. Made just like classic lemonade, this delicious drink calls for just a hint of rosemary to add a little extra flavor.
- Blueberry Lemonade: Made with blueberry simple syrup, this recipe from the blog Damn Delicious is super easy to make. The berry flavor adds just the right amount of sweetness to this classically tangy summer drink!
Do you have any recipes to add to the list? If so, tell us in the comments!
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