When life hands you National Lemonade Day, make a lemonade cocktail! A twist on the Lemon Shandy, a taste of the islands and a Cajun kick to keep you cool—here are a few recipes to help you celebrate this refreshing summer favorite tomorrow!
Citrus Shandy
1 ½ oz citrus vodka
12 oz ginger beer
12 oz lager
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
Combine ingredients in a pitcher and stir well.
Island Slush
2 oz coconut rum
3 oz frozen lemonade concentrate
Lime wedge for garnish
Blend ingredients with ice until slushy. Pour mixture into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge!
Cajun Lemonade
1 ½ oz light rum
1 oz Pimm’s No. 1
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz simple syrup
2 dashes Tabasco
Splash of lemon-lime soda
Lemon wheel for garnish
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass with ice and top with soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy!
