Food and Recipes Drinks These Refreshing Lemonade Recipes Are Like a Sip of Sunshine By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on May 12, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Lemonade, how we turn to thee. When the Southern heat starts getting to us, you're there to offer a sweet, juicy respite from the sweat-inducing humidity. When the young ones are finished jumping around the water sprinklers in the backyard, you're there to dribble down their chins. Lemonade, you're awesome. There is no bad time to sip on a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade—simple as that. It's the perfect refreshment to have on hand for family gatherings, sunset porch hangs, weekends on the lake, days spent laying on the beach, and Saturday brunches. You can spike it, flavor it with juices (our favorite is watermelon!), make it an Arnold Palmer with tea, or just enjoy it over ice. You can even turn it into a sweet slice of cake or pie, if you're feeling snacky. Here are the most refreshing and easy lemonade recipes to whip up at home. 01 of 08 Frozen Lemonade Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Look to this cross between homemade lemonade and a vanilla milkshake when the temperatures begin to skyrocket. 02 of 08 Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake Say hello to the ultimate spring cake that brings on big smiles with every bite. It's made with tender lemony cake layers, a tangy strawberry-lemonade jam filling, and a dreamy strawberry frosting. 03 of 08 Big-Batch Cajun Lemonade Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Big-Batch Cajun Lemonade Citron (or lemon-flavored vodka) adds extra lemon tang to this summery cocktail. From there, light rum, one can of lemonade concentrate, and a dash of hot sauce give it the most interesting Cajun-inspired flair. 04 of 08 Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers It's a classic beverage for a reason, and you can stir up a big pitcher to sip on all afternoon—because the Southern heat calls for refills all around. 05 of 08 Strawberry Lemonade Pie Micah A. Leal Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Pie Fresh and cool, this tangy pie is as delicious as it is pretty. After mixing together largely store-bought ingredients, pop it in the fridge to ensure each bite is extra refreshing. 06 of 08 Lemonade Iced Tea Jennifer Davick Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea A booze-free rendition of our favorite spiked Arnold Palmer, this recipe is a staple that's headed up the drink table of Southern bridal and baby showers for decades. 07 of 08 Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Turn a box of cake mix into a sweet and tart strawberry-lemonade masterpiece. Each bite is as refreshing as a sip of lemonade. 08 of 08 Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake Hector Sanchez Recipe: Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake Like an Arnold Palmer in a sheet cake, this recipe feels perfect for sharing and enjoying on any summer night. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit