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Summer is upon us, and that means delicious and crisp lemonade to ward off the heat, and serve as a sweet treat any time of day! Nothing beats cooling off with an iced drink, but what about when you want to crank it up a notch? Look y’all, yard work is just more enjoyable with a drink drink, ya know? If you’re looking for the best spiked lemonade recipes to get you on your feet, or even kick back once all the work is through, we’ve totally got you covered.
Need to Cool Down? Check out the Best Spiked Lemonade Recipes for Summer!
Kick it sweet and spiked with a boozy grown-up lemonade that brings together your fondest memories from the fair, and the crisp and relaxing taste of your favorite spirits. We’ll delve into a whole host of delicious lemonade-inspired drink recipes to fuel your summer with the ideal mix of sour, sweet and punchy. Porch, patio, or campgrounds, these cocktails are going to help you really make a statement this summer.
These spiked lemonade cocktails start with an incredibly refreshing juice base, and you can control just how simple they are! Opt for store-bought lemonade, or whip up a batch of freshly-squeezed lemonade for a change of pace. Either way, these crisp lemonade recipes will be a total showstopper on the deck this summer.
What’s the Best Way to Serve Lemonade Cocktails?
First things first, presentation is everything with these tall, iced beauties. You’ll want to start with what you’re serving them on. Trays and platters are going to be your best friend here. Now, is it totally necessary? Absolutely not, but we’re going for two things here people. 1. Instagram, and 2. Patio clout. Keep your evey on the prize, and we’ll make you the entertaining star of the summer! Jokes aside, did you know the vessel and presentation directly influence how enjoyable a drink can be?
Now that you’ve got a general idea in mind, let’s talk about what you’ll serve the drinks themselves in. Here I’m going to have to recommend a real classic when it comes to refreshing juice-based cocktails over ice. The Collins glass is a must for this job. It provides the perfect body for serving iced cocktails like these. After using your favorite cocktail shaker for the job, dispense the lemonades over large ice cubes, which have chilled the glass for a few minutes. Alternatively, serve the glasses and ice alongside a pitcher for maximum effect. And for garnishes, choose something that will compliment your recipe well. However, if you want some inspiration to get you started, I’d keep it fairly simple. A lemon slice with each glass, followed by something green and subtle like a mint leaf, or even rosemary!
Best Spiked Lemonade Recipes
The next best thing than a Caribbean vacation. Get the island feeling at
home with this Jamaican lemonade and Vodka mix.
One of the many things I love to do in the summer is host a barbeque. It is a great time with friends and family. Making the punch bowl for the kids is super easy, but coming up with something just for the adults is what I tend to struggle with. Lemonade is great but spiked lemonade is better.
This cocktail just screams brunch to me! Look at those bright colors and fresh fruit.
Sometimes we just need something that really gives a kick. This Bourbon Lemonade Cocktail is sweet and delicious with a kick. Trust me, if you have had a hard day, you will start feeling just a little calmer after just one glass. If you need something a little stronger than a beer after work, this is just what you need.
A sweet raspberry flavored lemonade that’s both sweet and tart. The
sangria uses a white wine to make the perfect summer cocktail.
Refreshing, cold, and easy to make, this tasty whiskey lemonade only
takes two ingredients and will make for the best lemonade mixed drink for the
summer.
This sparkling strawberry lemonade spritzer with Riondo Prosecco is the
perfect summer cocktail for when your friends come over for a relaxing day in
the sun or fun night under the stars.
This lemonade cocktail is sure to be a hit at your next summer BBQ. The
lemonade is spiked with beer and vodka to make a delicious cocktail.
Not only does this raspberry lemonade look delicious, it also tastes
delicious and makes for the perfect adult lemonade drink.
Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day, this delicious drink is made
with your favorite Irish whiskey. The lemonade is easy to make and will make
for a nice spring drink.
This Sarasota Lemonade Recipe is the perfect party cocktail made with
Moscato wine! It’s a super simple, 3- ingredient recipe that can be made ahead
of time.Â
A refreshing and delicious drink that everyone will love, even those who
aren’t whiskey fans. What’s even better about this lemonade, is that it is low
carb.
Perfect to enjoy with good friends, this spiked pink lemonade is sweet
and delicious. For extra flavor, just add a little extra lemonade concentrate.
The perfect spiked drink for summer, this electric lemonade is delicious, a fun
blue in color and is made with only four ingredients.
This refreshing lemongrass and mint lemonade is spiked with pisco and a
simple syrup that gives you a herbal sweetness.
Cherry flavors this tart lemonade cocktail while the vodka adds a little
extra flavor and kick.
A flavored raspberry lemonade that’s mixed with a bubbly Prosecco and
topped off with sweet bursts of fresh berries.
Perfectly served in a mason jar, this refreshing drink is full of
strawberry lemonade and cucumbers.
A southern take on lemonade and mixed with bourbon and vodka to give it
a little extra kick, this lemonade is perfect for warm summer days or parties
by the pool.
This spiked strawberry lemonade has a bit of a kick to it. It’s a little
sweet and a little spicy to make the drink a whole lot of fun.
Perfect for backyard BBQ or just for just sitting on a warm summer day,
this delicious beverage is great mixture of flavors for all to enjoy.
With a combination of lemonade, cinnamon, grapefruit and other flavors,
this lemonade punch is perfect for spring of summer. Just add a touch of vodka
to the drink for an extra kick.
Lemonade takes a tasty twist with this Arnold Palmer lemonade flavored
drink that’s spike with your favorite white wine.
With a combination of lemonade, cinnamon, grapefruit and other flavors,
this lemonade punch is perfect for spring of summer. Just add a touch of vodka
to the drink for an extra kick.
Now that you’re all set for making some spiked lemonade recipes of your own, check out some of our favorites down below, and don’t forget to leave a comment and let us know how they stack up!