I love the trend of lemonade bars! This trend is more suitable for a warm outdoor reception, but it also has so many fun possibilities. You can have different flavors of lemonade, infused waters, and even a non-alcoholic sangria option.

The different beverages will offer some very vibrant (and mouth-watering) pops of color to any party or reception. From mint lemonade to a watermelon your guests won’t even notice there isn’t any alcoholic beverages.

Pink Lemonade

Makes 3 quarts

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice, plus 4 lemons, thinly sliced crosswise, for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
• 2 cups cranberry juice

Directions

1. Bring granulated sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium pan over high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
2. Add lemon juice, superfine sugar, cranberry juice, and 1 1/2 quarts water to a serving container. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
3. To serve, add ice cubes to fill and garnish with lemon slices.

Photos courtesy of Harley and Jane.

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