A Lemonade Bar That’s Perfect for Any Summer Weekend
Summertime brings warm weather as well as many reasons to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting a pool party, birthday party, or even a wedding reception, a lemonade bar is an excellent way to give any special occasion a festive touch.
Guests will enjoy the festivities and warm weather even more with a cool, refreshing summer beverage in hand. These easy DIY ideas are perfect for entertaining, and we’ve got something for both kids and adults to enjoy.
DIY Drink Umbrellas
Paper drink umbrellas are a great way to give any refreshing drink, like lemonade, a little something extra. Of course, you can pick these up at any local party store, but why not impress your guests with a homemade version?
DIY umbrellas are a memorable way to add a personal touch to any party. These only take a few minutes and are so easy to make that anyone can do them.
Use different colored or patterned paper to suit the event’s theme if you feel extra creative. Follow this simple DIY tutorial, and you’ll have your drink umbrellas in no time.
Supplies:
- Sturdy paper or card stock
- Toothpicks
- Tape
- Scissors
Directions:
- Use the bottom of a glass to trace a circle onto your paper.
- Cut out the circle and fold it in half.
- Unfold it, and fold it in half to create a perpendicular crease.
- Unfold again and make another diagonal crease to the first cross. Repeat these steps until you have eight creases.
- Cut out small almond shapes between each crease on the edges of the circle to create a scalloped effect.
- Cut a slit down the edge of one of the creases all the way to the center of the circle.
- Take the two edges and make them overlap to create an umbrella shape. Add a small piece of tape beneath the overlap to keep both sides in place.
- Poke a toothpick through the top of the umbrella, and it’s ready to add a simple and easy touch to your lemonade!
All-Natural Strawberry Lemonade
Bring something new to the table with a unique twist on classic lemonade, and try out this lemonade recipe! You’ll need to use a blender with a puree or a high pulse setting.
This recipe can make enough lemonade for 12 people.
Ingredients:
- 8 large strawberries, halved
- 7 cups of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
- Put strawberries in a blender.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Pour in 1 cup of water.
- Blend until liquid.
- Combine the mixture with 6 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of lemon juice in a large pitcher. Stir until blended into a juice.
- Chill before serving, garnish the lemonade with any extra strawberries, and enjoy!
Frozen Lemonade
Beat the heat with this frozen lemonade that your guests will surely enjoy! Quench your thirst with a frozen lemonade on those extra hot summer days. This recipe can make enough frozen lemonade for 12 people.
Ingredients:
- 3½ cups of water
- 1½ cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 12 lemon wedges for serving
Directions:
- Boil the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir the water occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
- Mix the sugar syrup and lemon juice in a 9 x 13-inch non-reactive baking dish. Cover, and freeze overnight.
- Use a fork to break the frozen lemonade into pieces and put them in a large bowl. Use a whisk to break up the lemon juice chunks until you have a slushy mixture.
- Divide the lemon juice slushy into glasses. Squeeze the juice of the lemon wedge into each glass, drop it in, and serve right away.
Spiked Mint Lemonade
Relax this summer with an icy glass of spiked mint lemonade drink! This recipe can make enough for 2-3 people.
Ingredients:
- 6 lemons
- 1 ½ liters cold water
- Half cup of sugar
- One-fourth cup of fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz vodka
Directions:
- Juice each lemon, and add the lemon juice to a pitcher.
- Lightly bruise the fresh mint leaves to bring out the flavor; use a mortar and pestle or another bruising tool. Add the fresh and bruised mint to the pitcher.
- Mix the sugar, water, and vodka into the pitcher. Add ice and stir the sugar, water, and vodka into the lemon juice. Lemonade can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
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