This summer, life looks different. It feels different. Even though so much has changed in how we gather and share – celebrating the traditions of ending long summer days with refreshing beverages from our backyard brings my whole crew together to soak up the moments of normal.
And believe me when I tell you that we are all in the backyard together. Because we are together ALL.THE.TIME.
Not that I’m complaining.
So when Florida’s Natural® asked me to share one of our favorite summer drink recipes – made in three different ways – I knew that I would share our Jalapeño Lemonade Recipe. It’s sweet and sour and has just enough spice to make everyone smile.
My husband likes it straight up, I really enjoy the slushie version, and my kids (naturally) love the non-alcoholic version with the raw sugar rim.
You’re going to love these Jalapeño Lemonades
Even if you’re not a huge fan of jalapeños, you’ll still love these drinks. The hardest part is going to be deciding which version you want to make.
Jalapeño Lemonade Vodka
Jalapeño Lemonade Slushie
Jalapeño Lemonade Mocktail
All three are absolute perfection on a steamy summer night – even if you are pretending that you aren’t sitting in your backyard with your husband, your kids and your dog for the millionth night in a row.
How to Make a Jalapeño Lemonade Mocktail
To get started, mix one cup of Florida’s Natural® Lemonade, two tablespoons of pickled jalapeño juice and a scoop of ice in a cocktail shaker. Give it a few shakes and BAM – you have a Jalapeño Lemonade Mocktail. Pour it into a raw-sugar rimmed glass and enjoy!
How to Make a Jalapeño Lemonade Vodka
Want to turn that mocktail into a cocktail? Follow the instructions for the mocktail, but add 1/4 cup of vodka. Easy, right?
Our recipe calls for Lemon Vodka, but I’ve found that regular vodka tastes just as great. Yum!
How to Make a Jalapeño Lemonade Slushie
Take this drink up one more notch and make it a boozy slushie. And it really couldn’t be easier.
Add all of your ingredients (including the vodka) into a blender along with a scoop of ice. Pulse until desired thickness is achieved. Pour and enjoy.
The Most Important Ingredient is Florida’s Natural® Lemonade
We’re huge fans of Florida’s Natural lemonades.
They have no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Plus, they have managed to achieve the perfect balance of sweet and sour!
Each purchase of Florida’s Natural lemonades helps support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research. Florida’s Natural donates ALL profits from lemonade sales to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
These refreshing summer drinks (one mocktail, a cocktail and a slushie) are the perfect combination of sweet, sour and spicy. Even if you don’t like jalapeños, you’ll still love these three variations of a Jalapeño Lemonade made with Florida’s Natural® Lemonade. So easy and so delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Florida’s Natural® Lemonade
2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Juice
Scoop of ice
1/4 cup Lemon Vodka (optional, regular Vodka also works)
Raw sugar (for sugared rim, also optional)
Instructions
How to Make a Jalapeño Lemonade Mocktail
Combine 1 cup Florida’s Natural® Lemonade, 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Juice and a scoop of ice in a cocktail shaker.
Shake.
Pour into a glass rimmed with raw sugar (optional).
Serve and enjoy.
How to Make a Jalapeño Vodka Lemonade
Combine 1 cup Florida’s Natural® Lemonade, 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Juice, 1/4 Lemon (or regular) Vodka and a scoop of ice in a cocktail shaker.
Shake.
Pour into a glass and enjoy.
How to Make a Jalapeño Lemonade Slushie
Combine 1 cup Florida’s Natural® Lemonade, 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Juice, 1/4 Lemon (or regular) Vodka and a scoop of ice in a blender.
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