Recipe: Leprechaun Lemonade
Leprechaun lemonade is a sweet mixture of lemonade flavored with blue raspberry drink mix. It’s also how this electric green drink gets its color. This super-quick treat is a fun way to celebrate St. Paddy’s day with kids (or adults who want to hold off on the alcohol). Dress up the glass with colorful straws and a few green ice cubes and you’ll be feeling lucky without a green beer hangover.
Leprechaun lemonade starts with your favorite lemonade. You can buy a quart at the grocery store, make it from a lemonade mix, or make your own with fresh lemons and simple syrup. To the lemonade, add just a tablespoon of blue raspberry drink mix. The resulting drink will be a pale green, but feel free to up the ante with a few drops of green food coloring if desired. If you’re making this for a party, freeze some of the lemonade into ice cubes to float in each glass. A splash of club soda would make this festively fizzy!
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Last-Minute St. Paddy’s Day Treats
As a parent of two small children, I’m always looking for simple, joy-filled ways to celebrate minor holidays without much effort. This year I set out to find quick and easy recipes that can be made with common grocery store ingredients for festive treats perfect for a classroom party or just a get-together with friends.
Leprechaun Lemonade
Serves 4 to 6
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 4 cups
lemonade
- 1 tablespoon
blue raspberry drink mix, such as Kool Aid
- 5 drops
green food coloring (optional)
Ice
Instructions
Combine the lemonade, drink mix, and food coloring if using in a pitcher and stir to combine. Chill for 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice in glasses.
Recipe Notes
Store leftover lemonade in the fridge for up to 5 days.