Although a few found this level of acidity "refreshing," many were put off by its bright yellow coloring, calling it for "kids only." However, many thought it tasted "flat" and "weak." Lorina ($4.99 for 25.4 oz.) Newman's Own ($2.29 for 59 oz.)
For those seeking maximum lemon juice in their lemonade, Natalie's Orchid Island is the one to reach for (it's made up of 20% lemon juice whereas most of the others average 11-15%). The good news was that it tasted homemade, the bad news is that it also tasted like someone had forgotten the sugar. Its "artificial" and "floral" flavor lacked any acidity whatsoever. Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Co. ($3.99 for 64 oz.) Kool-Aid Jammers ($2 for 10 6-oz. This drink's "pleasantly sour" flavor was just enough to quench our tasters' thirst. Our testers sipped, guzzled, and gulped 19 brands to find outWhich store-bought thirst quencher rivals homemade? Its "artificial" flavor tasted like it came from a powdered mix. Arizona Golden Bear ($0.99 for 23 oz.) Although it was a little watery, its "pleasant sourness" and "mild sweetness" won over many of our tasters. The store brand for national chain Whole Foods, 365, offers everything from cheese and milk to... Odwalla Lemonade. Nantucket Nectars ($1.69 for 16 oz.) Minute Maid Premium. As a result, we know a thing or two about recipes, brands, and making a great glass of sunshine. Crystal Light Mix ($2.49 for 10 packets) This commenting section is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Some volunteers praised this lemonade's mildness, enjoying its "sweet but not too sweet" flavor.
Santa Cruz Organic ($3.19 for 32 oz.) The "bubbly" aspect of this sparkling lemonade surprised tasters – in a good way – but they wished there was a more aggressive lemon flavor. pouches) To help you make a decision on what to drink to beat the summer heat, we broke down the pros and cons of America’s best known brands of lemonade.The majority of lemonades on this list are available nationwide, at a store near you. 365 Organic Light ($2.99 for 64 oz.) For our tasters, Natalie's Orchid Island lemonade was a little too sour and "overpowering," leaving our tasters' lips puckering. 365 Organic ($3.29 for 64 oz.) Let’s see which one is worthy of our afternoons on the porch. Tropicana ($2.69 for 59 oz.) Our testers agreed: to them, Trop50 did not taste like lemonade.
Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Its "sour punch" also satisfied those looking for a "good blend of sweet and tart. The "off-putting brownish color" of Santa Cruz Organic, which made it "look like apple juice," left tasters wary. Arizona's Golden Bear "too sweet" lemonade was missing the refreshing tartness our tasters were craving. Despite its pale, watery appearance, Tropicana's lemonade well-balanced, albeit "mellow," taste. While some praised its "good sweet and sour balance" and called it "very refreshing," others criticized it for being bland and slightly bitter. Overall, testers enjoyed the "homemade taste" of Market Pantry Sugar-Free Mix, which they said tasted vaguely of honey. Kool-Aid Jammers lacked enough tartness to offset its overwhelming sweetness. However, there are a lot of local providers of lemonade worth checking out. The "lemon scent" of Arizona's light lemonade didn't fool tasters.