2020 has been the year of turning lemons into lemonade, so it’s only fitting to celebrate National Lemonade Day, August 20th, with a drink in hand.
There is no better combination than a hot summer’s day and an ice-cold glass of lemonade. But add a splash of gin or cognac and a fun garnish, and this summertime favorite ascends to a whole new level. With relaxed liquor laws in many states, the lemonade stand has taken on a whole new identity with many bars and restaurants serving variations of the citrusy refreshment al fresco.
Check out our round-up of lemonade cocktail recipes, below.
BOMBAY LEMONADE
Ingredients:
1 part Bombay Sapphire Gin
3 parts Lemonade
1 Lemon Wedge
Directions:
Fill a balloon glass or tall Collins glass with ice. Combine Bombay Sapphire and lemonade in glass. Garnish with lemon wedge and serve.
Recipe courtesy of Bombay Sapphire
D’USSÉ & LEMONADE
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts D’USSÉ V.S.O.P. Cognac
4 parts Lemonade
1 Lemon Wheel
Directions:
Add D’USSE and lemonade into an ice filled Highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and serve.
Recipe courtesy of D’USSÉ
NOMAYO
Ingredients:
1½ parts Bombay Sapphire Gin
¾ part St-Germain
½ part Aperol
½ part Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Top with Float of Champagne
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker except the Champagne, add ice and shake. Strain into a chilled coupe. Finish with a float of champagne and garnish with lemon peel.
Recipe courtesy of Bombay Sapphire
NOILLY PRAT 50:50 MARTINI COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
50ml Noilly Prat Extra Dry or Noilly Prat Original Dry
50ml BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin
Lemon twist (natural zest as sharp cut)
Directions:
In a mixing glass pour the ingredients over cubed ice and stir well to chill. Strain into a frozen martini glass and garnish with a zest of fresh lemon.
Recipe courtesy of Noilly Prat.
D’USSÉ RASPBERRY LEMONADE
Ingredients:
1 ½ parts D’USSÉ V.S.O.P. Cognac
½ part Raspberry Liqueur
4 Fresh Raspberries
4 parts Lemonade
Directions:
Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice filled Highball glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
