Texas Lemonade: Three Ways

We’ve curated the best lemonade recipes for you to enjoy on these hot summer days.

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1) Skinny & Bubbly

Looking for a great way to beat that Texas summer heat, but one that won’t break the calorie budget? This classic skinny lemonade is as refreshingly sweet as it is surprising.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

0 minutes

Yield

6 8-ounce servings

Ingredients

3/4 cups agave nectar (or to taste)
1 cup of water
6 cups Topo Chico
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger (optional)
6 large mint leaves (optional)
Ice (as needed)
1 lemon sliced for garnish

Directions

Step 1: Juice the lemons.

A great trick is to roll the lemons on a cutting board with a little pressure prior to cutting them in half. More juice will come out and it will be easier to squeeze.

Step 2: Combine agave nectar and water.

In a small sauce pan, combine 1 cup of water and agave nectar, and bring to a low boil. Turn off heat and let cool.

Step 3: Add water and ice.

Pour all ingredients, including 6 cups of cold Topo Chico, into a pitcher. Add ice, strip, and pour.

2) Back Porch Perfection

The classic. The one that started it all. It makes you think of Red Ryder, tall grass, drinking out of the garden hose, and coming home ”before dinner.“ This luxurious liquid is fit for sipping on the porch or selling at the yard sale. Either way, you’ll be drinking in your childhood all over again.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Yield

6 8-ounce servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup water
6 cups, ice-cold water
1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
Ice (as needed)
1 lemon sliced for garnish

Directions

Step 1: Juice the lemons.

Roll, cut, squeeze. Repeat. It never hurts to have too much.

Step 2: Make simple syrup.

In a small sauce pan, bring your sugar and water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let it cool.

Step 3: Combine. Drink.

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, stir, pour.

Enjoy the memories!

3) Boozy Mother Pucker

If you’re looking for a brilliant, summer, thirst-quenching good time, look no futher. This boozy lemonade goes down smooth with its perfect blend of Tito‘s and fresh ingredients. Just be careful. She packs a puch.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Yield

6 8-ounce servings

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
5 cups, ice-cold water
1 cup Tito’s Vodka
1 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)
2 sprigs of thyme (optional)
Ice (as needed)
1 lemon sliced for garnish

Directions

Step 1: Juice the lemons.

Squeeze and squeeze and squeeze till you can’t squeeze no more. If you don’t like it, strain the pulp.

Step 2: Make simple syrup.

In a small sauce pan, bring your sugar and water to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let it cool.

Step 3: Mix.

Combine fresh-squeezed lemon juice, water, vodka, simple syrup, and ice. (Optionally, add the bitters.) Stir to combine. Add more lemon juice to taste. Garnish with thyme and lemon.

Enjoy! Responsibly.

We’ve all heard the phrase. And while we can’t help you with all of life’s problems, we can help you with lemon contracts our competitors are selling as Champaign.