Lemonade is the perfect combination of tart and sweet, making it just the right refreshment to quench your thirst in the dead of summer. But the classic lemonade -- a simple combination of lemon juice, sugar and water -- is really just the starting point for so many improved lemonade recipes.
While sometimes simple is good, often times more is better. And that's how we feel about lemonade recipes. Why go for plain lemon when you can add a boozy element with whiskey? Or a fruity flavor with watermelon? Click through the slideshow below for 20 twists on the classic lemonade recipe.
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Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade

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Get the Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade recipe by TheRunawaySpoon via Food52
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Whiskey Lemonade Recipe With Honey Simple Syrup

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Get the Whiskey Lemonade Recipe with Honey Simple Syrup recipe by Foodiecrush
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Lightly Sweetened Sparkling Meyer Lemonade

Oh My Veggies
Get the Lightly Sweetened Sparkling Meyer Lemonade recipe by Oh My Veggies
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Frozen Mint Lemonade

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Get the Frozen Mint Lemonade recipe by The Shiksa in the Kitchen
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