5 Summer Lemonades

Nothing screams summer quite as much as a cup of ice-cold, homemade lemonade on a hot day. Whether you need a quick, classic lemonade recipe for your kids’ lemonade stand or something a bit more sophisticated to drink with your friends on a patio after work, Blendtec has you covered with four easy summer lemonade recipes.

With the help of a high-powered blender from Blendtec, making lemonade this summer will be quicker, easier, and more delicious than ever. With just a couple of minutes and some fresh ingredients, you’ll have the most refreshing beverages to enjoy all summer long.

Classic Blender Lemonade

Everyone needs a classic, no-fuss lemonade recipe they can rely on. With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, you’ll have a glass of the most iconic summer drink to enjoy. This Recipe is perfect for lemonade stands, summer cookouts, and pool days. After you realize how quick it is to make fresh lemonade in your blender, you won’t want to go back to powdered drink mixes again.

Classic Blender Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large lemons, peeled and quartered (seeds removed)
• 4 cups cold water
• ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup ice
• Optional: lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

• Add lemons, water, and sugar to your blender.
• Run on Whole Juice cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.)
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional).
• Add ice and blend briefly to chill, or pour over ice in glasses.
• Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade

After trying this sparkling blueberry lemonade recipe, you’ll be making it on repeat all summer long. It’s no secret that lemons and blueberries pair incredibly well together, and this sparkling blueberry lemonade is no exception.

Lavender and blueberry are a beautifully complementary flavor pairing, and you can easily elevate this recipe to something slightly more sophisticated by incorporating lavender. The gentle floral aroma of the lavender is grounded by the mild tartness of the blueberries which means that you aren’t going to get a soapy aftertaste from the lavender. Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried culinary lavender to the blender, depending on how strong you want the lavender notes to be.

If you find that this recipe isn’t fizzy enough for you after blending the club soda with the other ingredients, you can replace the 3 cups of club soda with regular water and follow the blending instructions, then fill a glass halfway with the blueberry lemonade, top it off with the club soda, and gently stir to combine.

Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cold sparkling water or club soda
• 1½ cups fresh blueberries
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 medium lemons, peeled
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

• Add 1 cup of sparkling water, blueberries, lemons, lemon zest, and sweetener to blender.
• Run on Whole Juice cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.)
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional).
• Add the rest of the sparkling water to the blender and pulse a few times to combine.
• Add ice and blend briefly to chill, or pour over ice in glasses.
  Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade

Watermelon-flavored everything is an absolute must during the summer. Our watermelon raspberry lemonade is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. With fresh watermelon, raspberries, and lemons, you’ll be able to cool down and get a few servings of fruit into your day. Watermelon traditionally pairs well with lime, so for a fun twist on the original recipe, consider swapping one (or more) of the lemons for 2 limes.

You make this watermelon raspberry lemonade into a spritzer with one extra step. To turn this recipe into an adult drink, you can take an ice-filled glass, fill it halfway with the watermelon raspberry lemonade, and top it off with a sparkling wine like Champagne or Prosecco and garnish with a few mint leaves. For a mocktail version, you can use club soda or tonic water instead.

Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3½ cups watermelon chunks, seeded
• 1 cup raspberries
• 3 lemons, peeled and halved
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar or raw agave
• 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

Add watermelon chunks, raspberries, lemons, water, and sweetener to your blender.
Run on Whole Juice cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.)
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional).
Add ice and blend briefly to chill, or pour over ice in glasses.
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

Ginger Lemonade

The combination of the invigorating peppery flavor of fresh ginger with the acidic citrus from the lemons makes this ginger lemonade recipe a standout. This is one of the best lemonade recipes for those who want to combine a classic summer drink with ingredients that offer amazing health benefits.

Not only is ginger delicious, but it has a lot of unique health benefits that will help you get the most out of your summer. Ginger has been shown to aid in digestion, relieve nausea, reduce inflammation in muscles and joints, and bolster brain health. 

You can make this to help you and your friends recover from a night out or to enjoy with a loved one who has arthritis. To make this lemonade recipe even more health-conscious, consider switching the granulated sugar for honey, agave, or a sugar-free granulated sweetener.

Ginger Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ginger root, sliced
• 3 cups water
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 med lemons, peeled
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

• Add ginger, lemon zest, lemons, water, and sweetener to your blender.
• Run on Whole Juice cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.)
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional).
• Add ice and blend briefly to chill, or pour over ice in glasses.
• Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry lemonade is a fan-favorite lemonade variation that kids and adults both love. Since strawberries are in season during the summer, it’s the perfect time to get creative and use them in the kitchen.

To spice things up, adding fresh basil to this recipe elevates the flavor profile to an entirely new level. Adding 4-5 fresh basil leaves to your blender will bring a level of complexity to this drink that complements the flavors of strawberry and lemon in a super tasty way. The aromatic basil cuts through the sweetness of the strawberries and the tartness of the lemons and balances all of their flavors.

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 3 lemons, peeled and halved
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ½ cup granulated sugar or raw agave
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

• Add strawberries, lemon zest, lemons, water, and sweetener to your blender.
• Run on Whole Juice cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.)
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional).
• Add ice and blend briefly to chill, or pour over ice in glasses.
• Serve immediately, garnished with a strawberry half if desired.

Peach Lemonade

Peach lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with ripe peaches adding a juicy twist to a summer classic. This recipe blends the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with zesty lemons to create a smooth, refreshing drink that’s great for hot afternoons or backyard get-togethers.

It’s easy to make in your Blendtec and ready in just a few minutes. If your peaches are super ripe, you might even find that you don’t need as much added sugar. Serve it over ice and garnish with a slice of peach for a beautiful and flavorful drink everyone will enjoy.

Peach Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 peaches, peeled and pitted (about 2 cups peach slices)
• 3 medium lemons, peeled and halved
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

• Add peaches, lemon zest, lemons, water, and sweetener to your blender.
• Run on Whole Juice cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 50–60 seconds.)
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional).
• Add ice and blend briefly to chill, or pour over ice in glasses.
• Serve immediately, garnished with peach slices if desired.

Make Delicious Summer Recipes With Blendtec

Blendtec blenders make it easier than ever to whip up your favorite summer recipes in minutes. From frosty lemonades and fruity slushies to creamy ice creams and savory sauces, Blendtec helps you create smooth, delicious results every time. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, packing for a picnic, or just relaxing at home, a high-powered blender can help you make fresh, flavorful dishes and drinks that everyone will love. Make this summer tastier with Blendtec.