Homemade lemonade is such a great summertime treat. It’s delicious, refreshing and so easy to make. With just a couple of ingredients, you can be serving up this “Gourmet” version in no time!

Ingredients

½ cup fresh lemon juice [approximately 4 whole lemons]
3 cups cold water
ice
fresh mint, for garnish

Simple Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 3” stalks lemongrass, cut into small chunks
3” fresh ginger, peeled and cut into small pieces Continue reading →

This refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink is inherently sweet thanks to the rich combination of fresh fruits and juices. The addition of sparkling water right before serving helps balance the sweetness.

For an adults-only version of this drink, swap out the unsweetened grape juice with an equal amount of dry red wine.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: At least 4 hours
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

½ c. blueberries
1 c. strawberries, sliced
1 large orange, sliced* Continue reading →