Lemonade Bar
Set up a lemonade bar at your next party so guests can build their own refreshing drink, spiked or not.
Servings 32 drinks
Calories 206kcal
Ingredients
Lemonades & Mixers
- 1 gallon lemonade
- 1 gallon strawberry lemonade or any other flavor
- 1 gallon unsweetened iced tea or another lemonade flavor
- 2 cups flavored simple syrup such as blackberry (or more than one flavor)
- 1-2 750ml bottles spirits such as vodka or whiskey (optional)
Garnishes, such as:
- lemon slices and wedges
- fresh mint sprigs
- strawberries
- mixed berries
- ice, for serving
Instructions
Before the party
- Chill lemonade, strawberry lemonade, iced tea and simple syrup in the fridge.1 gallon lemonade, 1 gallon strawberry lemonade, 1 gallon unsweetened iced tea, 2 cups flavored simple syrup
- Set out bowls of garnishes such as lemon slices/wedges, mint sprigs, strawberries and mixed berries.lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs, strawberries, mixed berries
- Prepare an ice bucket or fill an ice bin.ice, for serving
- Set out spirits on the side for guests who want to spike their drinks.1-2 750ml bottles spirits
To make a flavored lemonade
- Write a simplified drink guide on a small chalkboard or card so guests can build their own combinations.
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour in 8 ounces of plain or strawberry lemonade.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to taste. Stir and garnish.
To make a spiked lemonade
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour in 6 ounces of lemonade.
- Add 1½ ounces of vodka or whiskey. Top with simple syrup to taste, stir and garnish.
Notes
Store leftover lemonade and iced tea sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Swap in any flavor of lemonade — pink lemonade, raspberry or watermelon all work well. For an Arnold Palmer bar, set out plain lemonade and iced tea side by side so guests can mix their own ratio.
Add a carafe of water and/or sparkling water to the bar for anyone who would prefer to dress up a glass of water instead. Add a carafe of water to the bar for anyone who would prefer to dress up a glass of water instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 12ounces | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 50g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
