A refreshing lemonade bar with fresh fruits, herbs, and syrups for a festive self-serve drink experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Classic Lemonade
01 - 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
02 - 1.5 cups granulated sugar
03 - 8 cups cold water
04 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Flavor Add-Ins
05 - 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 pint blueberries
07 - 1 pint raspberries
08 - 2 oranges, thinly sliced
09 - 2 lemons, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
11 - 1 cup watermelon cubes
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
14 - 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
15 - 0.5 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
→ Flavored Syrups
16 - 0.5 cup raspberry syrup
17 - 0.5 cup peach syrup
18 - 0.5 cup lavender syrup
→ Sparkling Options
19 - 67.6 fluid ounces club soda or sparkling water
# Directions:
01 - In a large pitcher, whisk together lemon juice and sugar until sugar completely dissolves. Add cold water and stir thoroughly to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. Chill until ready to serve.
02 - Arrange all fruits, fresh herbs, and flavored syrups in small bowls or jars. Position alongside the lemonade on a buffet table with tongs and spoons for easy guest access.
03 - Fill a large beverage dispenser or multiple pitchers with prepared lemonade. Place ice in a separate bucket. Arrange glasses, straws, and napkins within easy reach of guests.
04 - Instruct guests to fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade to desired level, and customize with preferred fruits, herbs, and syrups. Sparkling water may be added for carbonation.
05 - Refill lemonade pitcher, ice bucket, and ingredient bowls throughout the party to ensure fresh supplies and optimal presentation.
