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Home » Summer Drink Recipes » 20 Best Homemade Lemonade Recipes

20 Best Homemade Lemonade Recipes

Published: Jul 29, 2021 · Modified: Apr 14, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

It is summer and we need some thirst quenching Lemonade to help us cool off in this heat wave.

Collage image for 20 homemade lemonade recipe roundup.

Can you believe how hot it is? We have been over 100 degrees with the heat index. Homemade Lemonade is the perfect summer drink to cool off with.

These homemade Lemonade recipes are perfect to quench your thirst when celebrating the summer with parties, picnics, backyard bbqs and days at the beach or the park.

Homemade lemonade is so easy to make and when you use fresh squeezed lemons you get that perfect sweet tart lemon flavor you can get from store bought.

Four photo collage of fruity and herbal flavored homemade lemonade recipes.
Summer Lemonade Recipes

Staying Hydrated in the heat

One thing we all must have on hand when the hot weather arrives is an arsenal of homemade Lemonade recipes.

Nothing quenches the thirst on a hot summer day more than a tall cold glass of homemade lemonade.

I love homemade lemonade. It is delicious on its own but when you add some fruity herbal flavors like watermelon and fresh thyme it really takes lemonade to a new level.

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade

I have a big pot of thyme growing right outside my back door.

Mason jars filled with Watermelon Thyme Lemonade.

I am going to enjoy an ice-cold glass of Watermelon Thyme Lemonade as soon as I pick up some lemons!

I love using my fresh herbs to flavor summer drinks. Basil is another herb I like to use in summer drinks.

20 Best Homemade Lemonade Recipes

There are so many different flavors of lemonade you can make. Adding different fruits and flavors to fresh squeezed lemons is a great way to come up with new summer flavors.

Lemonade FAQS

How many lemons do you need to make a picture of lemonade?

5 to 6 large lemons will yield about a cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice. If a recipe calls for 2 cups of fresh squeezed lemon juice you will need about 10 or 12 large lemons to make it.

Does homemade lemonade need to be refrigerated?

The sweet and tart flavor of chilled lemonade tastes better. Fresh lemonade is safe to leave unrefrigerated for a couple of hours if serving it at the park or a barbecue. But like most beverages made with fresh fruit juice it should be kept refrigerated.

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Everyone need a basic fresh squeezed lemonade recipe to have on hand. When you have a bunch of fresh lemons squeeze them and make this classic lemonade recipe.

Freshly Squeezed Homemade Lemonade - Women Living Well
A tall glass of freshly squeezed homemade lemonade is so refreshing on a hot, summer day. Here is a tutorial for fresh squeezed delicious, tart lemonade.
Check out this recipe
Freshly Squeezed Homemade Lemonade - Women Living Well

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade

You can grow a few pots of fresh herbs right by the backdoor and use them to add an herbal flavor to any of these homemade lemonade recipes.

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade Recipe
Homemade Watermelon Thyme Lemonade recipe using freshly squeezed lemons, fresh watermelon juice, and thyme simple syrup is a unique fruit-infused lemonade recipe that will refresh your guests. This herbal lemonade recipe is perfect during the summer.
Check out this recipe
Mason jars filled with Watermelon Thyme Lemonade.

Strawberry Lemonade

Fresh strawberries are in season and Strawberry Lemonade always hits the spot!

A glass jar filled with strawberry lemonade, with the filled pitcher in the background.
Strawberry Lemonade
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is a delicious lemonade made with real lemon juice and strawberry juice you make in a blender. Serve it at a bbq, picnic or family gathering. A sweet and refreshing summer drink.
Check out this recipe
Decorative glass filled with ice, strawberry lemonade and garnished with lemon slice and mint sprig.

Watermelon Lemonade

The best sweet watermelon can be found during watermelon season when this favorite summer fruit is at it's peak.

Watermelon lemonade in a tumbler with a garnish of sliced lemon and mint leaves.
Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
Watermelon Lemonade recipe is the perfect summer drink for your 4th of July or Memorial Day weekend celebration or any back yard BBQ's you might be throwing before the cool Fall weather comes your way.
Check out this recipe
Watermelon lemonade in a tumbler with a garnish of sliced lemon and mint leaves.

Easy Fruity Pink Lemonade

This easy summer time pink lemonade is made with frozen pink lemonade concentrate. Frozen concentrate is good to keep on hand in the freezer.

A glass pitcher full of pink lemonade.
Easy Fruity Pink Lemonade
Chill out with this easy Fruity Pink Lemonade recipe made with frozen pink lemonade concentrate at your next bbq or summer family get together.
Check out this recipe
A glass pitcher full of pink lemonade.

Mint Orange Lemonade

Fresh mint and orange juice adds a punch of flavor to classic lemonade.

Mint Orange Lemonade | Walking On Sunshine Recipes
Mint Orange Lemonade a refreshing summer drink that requires no squeezing and comes together fast when you make it in a blender.
Check out this recipe
Mint Orange Lemonade | Walking On Sunshine Recipes

Lavender Lemonade

If you have fresh lavender growing in the garden it adds a delicate floral flavor flavor to a glass of lemonade.

Lavender Lemonade
Lavender lemonade ... a beautiful and calming shade of pink, with the fragrant floral flavor of lavender.
Check out this recipe
Lavender Lemonade

Kiwi Lemonade

I love the bright green color of this summer kiwi drink.

Homemade Kiwi Lemonade Recipe
You’ve got to try this amazingly delicious homemade Kiwi Lemonade Recipe! It’s so refreshing! Not only is it delicious but it’s fun too look at too!
Check out this recipe
Homemade Kiwi Lemonade Recipe

Rhubarb Grapefruit Lemonade

Growing rhubarb in the garden? The flavor goes perfect with lemons.

Rhubarb Grapefruit Lemonade | A Cookie Named Desire
A simple and irresistibly delicious rhubarb grapefruit lemonade recipe that will be the highlight of your summer. You will want to make this every day!
Check out this recipe
Rhubarb Grapefruit Lemonade | A Cookie Named Desire

Peach Mango Lemonade

Fresh peaches and mango are in season this month. Make a pitcher of this refreshing summer beverage at your next bbq.

Peach Mango Lemonade | A Cookie Named Desire
A super fast peach mango lemonade recipe you can have ready in seconds! This blender lemonade recipe is pretty revolutionary and perfect for summer.
Check out this recipe
Peach Mango Lemonade | A Cookie Named Desire

Blueberry Honey Lemonade

Blueberries and honey lemonade is sweet and tart.

Blueberry Honey Lemonade
The summer air was hot yet clear. Even the coconut tree leaves were still. It was the kind of air that made you breathe deep and want to nap. And there was freshly squeezed lemonade
Check out this recipe
Blueberry Honey Lemonade

Vanilla Lemonade

A splash of vanilla adds a mellow flavor to the tart lemons in this lemonade recipe.

Vanilla Lemonade - Simply Scratch
In this vanilla lemonade, the vanilla rounds out the tartness of the lemon and is an amazing classy twist to regular old lemonade.
Check out this recipe
Vanilla Lemonade - Simply Scratch

Blackberry Melon Lemonade

Now here is a perfect glass to sip on this summer.

Blackberry Melon Lemonade
Blackberry Melon Lemonade - this fun summer drink freshens up the flavor of watermelon. Plus, isn’t it just pretty to look at it? This isn’t your mama’s classic lemonade recipe.
Check out this recipe
Blackberry Melon Lemonade

Cherry Pineapple Lemonade

Cherry, pineapple and lemons blended together is a delicious frosty glass of lemonade everyone will be begging for the recipe.

Cherry Pineapple Lemonade - The Kitchen McCabe
This easy cherry pineapple lemonade is quick to throw together and makes a lively, colorful, sweet/tart drink for any summer occasion!
Check out this recipe
Cherry Pineapple Lemonade - The Kitchen McCabe

Mango Lemonade

Sweet tropical mangos add a tastes of the tropics to this summer beverage/

Mango Lemonade Recipe
I had to share this yummy Mango Lemonade Recipe with all of you. I have been totally addicted to cold summer type drinks since my bout with the winter blues
Check out this recipe
Mango Lemonade Recipe

Rosemary Lemonade

Fresh rosemary isn't just for savory dishes.

Elizabeth’s Rosemary Lemonade - Family Fun Journal
Elizabeth’s Rosemary Lemonade is an amazing beverage. Fresh rosemary is combined with a delicious lemonade recipe to create a refreshing drink.
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Elizabeth’s Rosemary Lemonade - Family Fun Journal

Pink Flamingo Lemonade

The kids will love this pink lemonade recipe. Pack the cooler with this for a day at the park.

Bright Refreshing Pink Flamingo Lemonade | Fluster Buster
Pink Flamingo Lemonade - a sweet and slightly tart summer beverage to refresh your thirst on a hot summer day. Ever wonder what makes the lemonade pink?
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Bright Refreshing Pink Flamingo Lemonade | Fluster Buster

Lemon Basil Lemonade

Lemon basil is my favorite variety of basil to grow. My containers are overflowing with this herb.

Lemon Basil Lemonade
Lemon Basil Lemonade recipeu002du002da refreshing summer drink with fresh-squeezed lemons and lemon basil, a cousin of mint. You can also substitute fresh basil.
Check out this recipe
Lemon Basil Lemonade

Pink Lemonade with Honey & Blueberries

Here is another take on a blueberry lemonade.

Homemade Pink Lemonade with Honey u0026 Blueberries
An easy recipe for healthy homemade pink lemonade using fresh squeezed lemon juice, raw honey, and blueberries!
Check out this recipe
Homemade Pink Lemonade with Honey u0026 Blueberries

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Add a little zing to your glass with this raspberry lemonade.

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade - {i love} my disorganized life
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade is crisp and refreshing, perfect for enjoying on a warm, sunny day.
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Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade - {i love} my disorganized life

Got limes instead of lemons? Make this Blackberry Limeade!

Two glasses and a pitcher filled with blackberry limeade.

Frozen Lemonade

Homemade lemonade ice pops are a fun way to cool off the kids this summer. Any of the 20 lemonade recipes can be made into ice pops.

Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops

who says lemonade needs to be served in a glass?

Homemade ice pops in a tin serving tray stacked on a bed of ice cubes.
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops
The sweet and tangy flavor of homemade Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops will have the kids jumping for joy. Pack your favorite ice pop mold with fresh blueberries and thinly sliced lemon, pour the lemonade in and freeze. Cool the kids off with homemade Ice Pops this summer.
Check out this recipe
Homemade ice pops in a tin serving tray stacked on a bed of ice cubes.

Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops

Fresh strawberries and lemon slices add a surprise to these summer ice pops.

Three strawberry lemonade ice pops in a pie plate on ice cubes.
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops are easy to make and the kids will love the pieces of sliced fresh strawberries and lemon slices as they enjoy a frozen ice pop treat made with fresh fruit.
Check out this recipe
Three strawberry lemonade ice pops in a pie plate on ice cubes.

Herbal Lemonade

Want to try growing some fresh herbs so you can make homemade herbal lemonade?

Check out my 12 Easiest Herbs to Grow post to see how easy it is.

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