12 Modern Twists on the Traditional Lemonade Recipe

'African Heat' Spicy Lemonade

This drink might be cold in temperature, but you'll soon feel the heat that ginger and cayenne pepper leave dancing on your tongue. Sweetened with honey, this is a refined sugar-free drink that can be made with still or sparkling water. Find this lemonade recipe at Somebody Feed Seb. 

Blackberry Mint Lemonade 

If you are looking for a refreshing blackberry drink for summer then this Blackberry Lemonade Mojito Mocktail is the way to go! Fresh muddled blackberries and mint are mixed with lemonade and sparkling soda water for a fun twist. 

Passionfruit Lemonade

You'll definitely want to have this beauty on your table this summer. It uses butterfly pea powder to make color changes. 

Peach Lemonade

This recipe from Gathering Beauty is just plain peachy. With just the right amount of sweetness and tang, you’ll be craving this drink year-round. 

Pink Grapefruit Lemonade

Did you know that grapefruits are high in vitamin C, lycopene and potassium? Created by Juls' Kitchen, this drink is not only healthy, but it packs a delicious punch without any sugar to boot. 

Green Melon Lemonade

Low on sugar, colorful and delicious, make this drink with any green melon (food blogger Kathie of Curious and Catcat used futuro melon).

Strawberry Lavender Lemonade

Lavender may not come to mind as the first ingredient ideal for lemonade, but trust us, you’ll want to try it out. The food blog, Havoc in the Kitchen created a refreshing lemonade recipe that infuses lavender into the simple syrup.

Pineapple Lemonade

Can’t get away to Hawaii or the Caribbean this summer? No sweat. Just make this tropical drink from the food blog, A Spicy Perspective. And, yes, this recipe will spice up your lemonade!

Green Juice Lemonade

According to Lucy of the food blog, Turnip the Oven, this recipe is what happens when your super healthy, holier-than-thou green juice meets everyone's favorite lazy summertime drink. Convinced to try it out?

Ginger Lemonade

Food Network host and mom of two, Daphne Brogdon created this lemonade recipe that showcases fresh ginger. Made in only two steps this drink is a cinch to make. Click here to get the full how-to.

Blueberry Lemonade

With the farmer’s markets and grocery stores teeming with blueberries, it’s a no-brainer to whip up this lemonade recipe from Pumpkin ‘n Spice.

Color Changing Lemonade

If you're feeling really adventurous, try this lemonade recipe for color-changing lemonade from Bitz N Giggles! Made with butterfly pea flower tea, your kids will get a kick out of the "magic" that happens when the lemonade is added.