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    When Life Gives You Lemons, Make 12 Lemonades

    There’s more to making this classic thirst quencher than mixing sugar, water and lemon juice. Why prepare the same old, same old when you can brighten up your summer with a unique take on this classic favorite? With so many additional sun-kissed fruits to choose from, getting creative with this seasonal drink is easier than ever. READ: Spring Training for Swimsuit Season We found some of the best lemonades around to keep you looking and feeling cool all summer long. Try making one (or all) for those outdoor gatherings this warm weather season:

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  • Old Fashioned Classic Lemonade
    Nothing beats a classic, which is why we’re drooling over this old fashioned lemonade by Susie of Return to Sunday Supper.
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    Return to Sunday Supper
  • Strawberry Lemonade
    Looking to satisfy that sweet tooth? Robyn from Add a Pinch is serving this jewel-hued strawberry lemonade, which features homemade strawberry syrup. Robyn says you can add honey instead of sugar to naturally sweeten things up.
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    Add a Pinch
  • Lemonade Slush
    In the mood for dessert? Calli of Make It Do suggests making her friend Becky's Lovely Mint Lemonade Slush, which tastes like your favorite childhood treat. Cool off and put the sweltering heat in its place.
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    Make It Do
  • Basil Limeade
    No lemons? No problem! Simply grab some limes and add basil for a touch of spice. That's how Jennifer from Celebrating Everyday Life makes her basil limeade.
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    Celebrating Everyday Life
  • Green Tea Lemonade
    For a sudden jolt of energy, Add a Pinch also has a crisp green tea lemonade. Perfect for those steamy summer mornings when you don’t feel like slurping on iced coffee.
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    Add a Pinch
  • Watermelon Lemonade
    Combining generous watermelon slices with ice-cold lemonade? Genius. Which is why we’re swooning over this watermelon lemonade concocted by Cindy from Skip To My Lou.
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    Skip To My Lou
  • Mango Lemonade
    Plateful’s Nashira highlights mango lemonade, which features a bright golden hue and the tantalizing flavor of the tropical fruit. “Serve it with a bucket-load of ice and you have the perfect cooler for sipping on a hot, hot day,” Nashira says.
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    Plateful
  • Vanilla Bean Lemonade
    During those dreary, rainy days, Ashley of Simple Craves & Olive Oil likes to brighten things up with a sweet-meets-sour vanilla bean lemonade. No sugary ice cream scoops are needed to whip up this velvety smooth drink. Just two vanilla beans are powerful enough to transform your bland lemonade into something everyone would want to taste.
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    Simple Craves & Olive Oil
  • Lavender Lemonade
    For a blooming note, Jaime from Sophistimom adds soothing lavender to her lemonade, resulting in “a summertime drink kissed with a floral scent.” Just two tablespoons of the bud could transform your usual drink into a heavenly experience.
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  • Peach Lemonade
    Creating this thirst quencher requires some refrigeration time, but the wait is worth it. Tracey from Tracey’s Culinary Adventures describes her peach lemonade as super easy to make and “wonderfully refreshing.”
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    Tracey's Culinary Adventures
  • Frozen Blueberry Lemonade
    What tastes like perfection on a steamy afternoon? This frozen blueberry lemonade, courtesy of chief foodie officers Vicky and Ruth of May I Have That Recipe. Using decadent blueberry sauce, icy lemonade and yes, more blueberries, this tantalizing treat is more dessert than drink — and we’re not complaining!
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    May I Have That Recipe
  • Blackberry Mint Lemonade
    What did Alice of Savory Sweet Life decide to make when she bought a 10-pound case of frozen blackberries? A savory blackberry mint lemonade. Using handpicked mint leaves, Alice prepared a refreshing concoction that’s simply put — awesome. As an alternative, Alice suggests adding a shot of rum or vodka for a summer cocktail.
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    When Life Gives You Lemons, Make 12 Lemonades

    There’s more to making this classic thirst quencher than mixing sugar, water and lemon juice. Why prepare the same old, same old when you can brighten up your summer with a unique take on this classic favorite? With so many additional sun-kissed fruits to choose from, getting creative with this seasonal drink is easier than ever. READ: Spring Training for Swimsuit Season We found some of the best lemonades around to keep you looking and feeling cool all summer long. Try making one (or all) for those outdoor gatherings this warm weather season:

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  • When Life Gives You Lemons, Make 12 Lemonades
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  • Old Fashioned Classic Lemonade
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Lemonade Slush
  • Basil Limeade
  • Green Tea Lemonade
  • Watermelon Lemonade
  • Mango Lemonade
  • Vanilla Bean Lemonade
  • Lavender Lemonade
  • Peach Lemonade
  • Frozen Blueberry Lemonade
  • Blackberry Mint Lemonade