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Lemonades & Sodas

Classic and flavored lemonades, homemade sodas and fizzy drinks. Most take under ten minutes and use fresh citrus, a simple syrup and sparkling or still water.

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Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade

A Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade copycat: chilled green tea, lemonade and peach syrup or fresh peach purée over ice.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 63 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

Steep Tazo Passion tea, then mix it with lemonade and simple syrup over ice. A caffeine-free Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat, about 87 kcal a cup.

  • 1 hr 15 min
  • ≈ 87 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Starbucks Strawberry Acai Lemonade

Make the Starbucks Strawberry Acai Lemonade at home: a white grape, strawberry and acai base mixed half and half with lemonade over ice.

  • 2 min
  • ≈ 106 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Sprite Lemonade

Fresh lemon juice, sugar and cold water topped with Sprite: about 7 cups of fizzy homemade lemonade. Mix the base ahead and add Sprite just before serving.

  • 1 hr 5 min
  • ≈ 149 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Lavender Lemonade Sprite

Homemade lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice and water topped with Sprite. Makes about 7 cups of floral sparkling lemonade for a crowd.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 146 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Sunkist Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry syrup, fresh lemonade and Sunkist orange soda poured over ice. Makes about 8 cups of fizzy purple lemonade for a party.

  • 25 min
  • ≈ 148 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Milo's Lemonade

Make a Milo’s Lemonade-inspired pitcher with fresh lemon juice, cane sugar and filtered water. Six servings, with tips for balancing sweetness.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Frozen Strawberry Acai Lemonade

Blend frozen strawberries, acai puree, lemonade and ice into a slushy fruit drink. Adjust honey or agave to taste.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 114 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Lemonade with Lemon Juice

Make classic lemonade with lemon juice, sugar and water. Chill it and serve over ice; fresh lemon and mint are optional garnishes.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 142 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Smoothie King Watermelon Lemonade

Fresh watermelon blended with white grape juice, lemon juice and raw sugar. A Smoothie King Watermelon Lemonade copycat in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 282 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Sprite Blueberry Lemonade

Homemade blueberry syrup and fresh lemon juice topped with a bottle of Sprite. Makes about 12 cups of fizzy blueberry lemonade.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 116 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Fiery Strawberry Sprite

Fresh strawberries and sliced jalapeño steeped in chilled Sprite with a squeeze of lime. A sweet-and-spicy soda for four.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 118 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Strawberry Vanilla Sprite

Sprite with strawberry and vanilla syrups and a splash of cream over ice: a creamy strawberry vanilla soda made in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 316 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade

A Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade copycat: fresh lemon juice, cold water and a zero-sugar sweetener. Makes about 6 cups.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 43 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Sprite Kool-Aid Soda

A fizzy party drink made with Sprite and your choice of Kool-Aid powder, served over ice with optional fruit.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 80 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Delaware Punch Soda (Sparkling Version)

A grape, orange and lemon punch with vanilla, topped with soda water for a fizzy Delaware Punch-inspired drink.

  • 2 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 100 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Olipop-Inspired Soda

Make a fizzy homemade soda inspired by Olipop with ginger, fruit juice and optional fiber.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 7 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Poppi Copycat Soda

Make a Poppi-style soda with sparkling water, fruit juice and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Two glasses in 10 minutes, about 14 kcal each.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 14 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Starbucks Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher

Lemonade with mixed berry syrup and fresh berries, served over ice. Use ready-made syrup or prepare the optional syrup ahead.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 78 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Dutch Bros Rebel

Mix your preferred energy drink with flavored syrup and ice for a Dutch Bros-inspired Rebel, with optional cream.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 227 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic