lemonade with blueberries and star shaped watermelon american flag and paper straw with stars on it

Lemonade with blueberries and watermelon makes this iconic summer drink even more fun and refreshing! The good news is that this lemonade is easy to make and packs a big festive punch with friends and family!

I like to kick off summer by serving it on Memorial Day and then bring it out again on Independence Day. You can always turn it into a cocktail if you like- but it is really good as it is! My kids would drink it by the gallon if I would let them!

This star-spangled lemonade is easy to make- or you can always substitute your favorite store-bought lemonade! Here is the recipe…

lemonade with blueberries and star shaped watermelon american flag and paper straw with stars on it

Star Spangled Lemonade

Lydia Menzies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon choice
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 oz. vodka for cocktail version
  • watermelon for stars
  • blueberries for stars

Instructions
 

Star Spangled Lemonade

  • Combine the sugar and water over heat to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Chill and enjoy!

Star Spangled Cocktail

  • Add 2 oz. of vodka to an 6-8 oz. serving of lemonade.

Watermelon Stars

  • To make watermelon stars, slice a piece of watermelon into a triangle slice. Use a mini cookie cutter in the shape of a star and cut out star shapes from watermelon slice.
  • Add fresh, washed blueberries.
  • Top with a miniature flag and a festive straw!
  • Serve on a tray with cocktail napkins and enjoy!

Cheers,

Lydia xo

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First, set the tone with these fabulous invitations…I love the gingham insert on the envelope!

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