Summer is here and it’s time for some refreshing drinks to get you through the heat. This month our green couple have weekend plans to sit on the porch swing, watch the world go by, and sip on some lemonade. Find out which one will be the brand of choice during the hot months.
Columbia Gorge Lemonade with Agave
He said
My mouth puckered after my first sip of this one. The agave nectar tries to mellow it, but straight from the bottle this lemonade is far too tart. I suggest to put it in a glass with a little water and some ice cubes and it’s perfect.
She said
Ba-zinga! Ka-pow! Wowee! Tart doesn’t even begin to describe this lemonade. It had a refreshing taste, but the flavor of the agave sweetener and face-contorting tartness might leave you yearning for lots of good ol’ sugar.
Sweet Leaf Original Lemonade
He said
This is what happens when tea makers make lemonade. A 16 oz. jar of sweet watery liquid with a slight lemon hint. Should be renamed “sweet lemon tea,” in my opinion.
She said
Mmm! This one tasted more like a classic lemonade. However, it was missing that lemony “ka-pow!” so it was very mild, but still sweet. It’s still great for a sizzling summer day.
Santa Cruz Peach Lemonade He said
A-ma-zing! Throw out your raspberries and strawberries, ‘cause peach is by far the best flavor to add to lemonade. Call me crazy, but every time I took a sip of this, I envisioned myself wearing all white, and sitting on a porch in Georgia on a hot summer day. Best lemonade I’ve ever had.
She said
Loved it! This was a little slice of peach and lemon heaven. All I need is a lounge chair, a sparkling pool, and a bigger glass.
Lakewood Pomegranate Lemonade
He said
Lakewood was the best lemonade when it came to healthy and wholesome ingredients. It’s made from a blend of organic juices, but they got a little too hippy when they added rose hips and grape seed to the mix. A good lemonade, but a little too earthy for my taste.
She said
Now I know there aren’t any chemicals in this beverage, but unfortunately that is what it smelled and tasted like. I wish I could like this one because at 60% juice, it has more than of all of the others; however, the strange flavor reminded me of the icky powdered lemonade.
365 Mango Lemonade
He said
I liked 360’s mango and lemon flavor, but it was more of a juice or a nectar. Far too heavy to call itself a lemonade.
She said
Hmm, well, this one was interesting. At first taste, it was tangy and lemony. But then it all goes awry and leaves an aftertaste of, dare I say it, cheese. Yes, cheese. But it’s probably mango. Last I checked, those were two very, very different foods.
