Sipping Sunshine: 5 ways to embrace lemonade!
When life hands you lemons, why not start a lemonade stand?!
Flashback to when I was a kid, I remember adding spoonfuls of sugary premade mix to a large pitcher, then running out front to set up a table on the sidewalk. My siblings and I would make a big sign to attract customers and then hope passing cars would stop to buy our 25-cent cups. The ultimate goal: Save up enough to buy a treat from the ice cream man later that evening. Money well spent, haha!
Oh boy, times have changed and so have my lemonade creations (ahem!). The following collection represents my modern-day love for the classic…with a deliciously healthy spin. Enjoy!
Sipping Sunshine
When life hands you lemons, why not start a lemonade stand?!
Flashback to when I was a kid, I remember adding spoonfuls of sugary premade mix to a large pitcher, then running out front to set up a table on the sidewalk. My siblings and I would make a big sign to attract customers and then hope passing cars would stop to buy our 25-cent cups. The ultimate goal: Save up enough to buy a treat from the ice cream man later that evening. Money well spent, haha!
Oh boy, times have changed and so have my lemonade creations (ahem!). The following collection represents my modern-day love for the classic…with a deliciously healthy spin. Enjoy!
Sipping Sunshine: Pink Grapefruit Lemonade
Plain old yellow lemonade is just so…well, plain. Kick the classic up a notch or two by adding in one of my all-time favorite LaCroix flavors, Pamplemousse. In an instant, you’ve transformed the standard sip into a pretty pinkish hue that boasts tangy pink grapefruit flavor with bubbly effervescence thanks to the sparkling water. Garnish with a few slices of pink grapefruit, and this might become the best lemonade on the block!
Sipping Sunshine: Frozen Peach Lemonade
The ultimate cure for a hot and sticky summer day: A frozen lemonade! I make a scrumptious peach version that calls for just four ingredients—frozen peaches, lemon juice, lemon sparkling water and honey—and takes only about 30 seconds. Toss, blend and sip your way to cool satisfaction. You can also try my strawberry spin.
Sipping Sunshine: Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cubes
Your drinks just got a little cooler with the addition of these fruity, flavorful Strawberry-Lemonade Ice Cubes. They’ll chill your favorite summer beverage—sparkling water, lemonade, mocktail, and so on—without watering it down. And bonus: You’ll have a tasty snack to savor once you’re done. Plus, it adds an elegance to your glass. Feel free to swap out the strawberries for whatever fruit (or herb) you have on hand or pair them to make colorful combos.
Sipping Sunshine: Mango Lemonade Sorbet
Dessert doesn’t get much easier than this sorbet—simply blend frozen mango chunks with your favorite lemonade, and in mere seconds, you get to enjoy a refreshingly chill treat. It’s luxuriously thick but velvety smooth and surprisingly light. Scoop, there it is!
Sipping Sunshine: Creamy Lemonade Pops
I remember as a kid using my mom’s ice pop molds to make all sort of tasty creations, pouring in whatever juices or liquids we had in the fridge—orange juice, apple juice, fruit punch, lemonade…sometimes experimenting by mixing them in different ratios. Well, I’m still at it—and this updated version blends lemonade with protein-rich Greek yogurt and citrusy zest. The result: a lemony pop with surprising hints of creaminess. It’s super satisfying and wonderfully refreshing. It’ll be love at first lick!
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