What is the season of summer without lemonade? The favorite mid-year drink made simply of water, sugar, lemons and ice, that is used to quench summer thirsts, only to become such a part of the hot seasonal months, that it has now virtually become a national tradition. Even the ever popular sunny image showing ripe lemons engorged in a voluminous pitcher of lemon juice surrounded by huge blocks of ice cubes has itself become iconic.
Sure, an ice cold soda may be the #1 summer drink of choice, but what's best about lemonade is that it hits the right spot when needed. There are so many new ways of bringing this traditional drink to life with just a few new spins. While combinations of ideas have become endless, in celebration of Lemonade Day, here are a few picks of our top 10 new ideas for spicing up one of summer's most popular drinks.