Description

Memorial Day Lemonade Bar is a fun and refreshing way to celebrate the holiday. This interactive drink station features three delightful variations—classic, strawberry, and cucumber-mint—that guests can customize with fresh ingredients. Perfect for summer gatherings, this vibrant setup not only quenches thirst but also adds a festive touch to your backyard barbecue. Easy to prepare and enjoyable for all ages, this lemonade bar will surely be the highlight of your celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

10–12 fresh lemons (for juice)
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups filtered water (or sparkling water)
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup cucumber slices

Instructions

Juice the lemons until you have about 2 cups of fresh lemon juice, straining out seeds and pulp.
In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice with sugar; stir until dissolved.
Add 4 cups of cold or sparkling water; mix well and adjust sweetness to taste.
Divide lemonade into three pitchers: add strawberries to one, mint leaves to another, and cucumber slices to the last. Let sit for an hour for flavors to meld.
Set up your lemonade bar with glasses, ice, and fun garnishes like lemon wedges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Beverage
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: - For a healthier twist, replace sugar with honey or agave syrup. - Experiment with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries for additional flavor options. - To save time, prepare variations in advance and refrigerate.