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Celebrating the Sweet History and Refreshing Delights of Lemonade Day – August 20, 2024
Last Updated on August 25, 2024 by Daily News Staff
A Twist in the Tale of Traditional Lemonade Days
Just this past Tuesday, we celebrated another Lemonade Day, but let’s not mix it up with the familiar National Lemonade Day in May. While the May event focuses on nurturing young entrepreneurs through the classic lemonade stand experience, August 20th is dedicated purely to the love of lemonade itself. This delightful summer staple has quenched thirsts and sweetened palates since the mid-17th century, proving its timeless appeal.
Lemonade Through the Ages
Tracing its roots back, lemonade has not only served as a refreshing beverage but also played a role in historical commerce, with vibrant scenes of lemonade vendors dotting the streets of Rome and Paris centuries ago. These spirited beginnings highlight the drink’s integral part in social settings and its evolution into a symbol of leisure and refreshment.
The Essence of Lemonade Day
Today, Lemonade Day on August 20 serves to celebrate this iconic drink in all its glory, inviting everyone to savor its sweet, refreshing zest. It’s a day to appreciate lemonade’s simplicity and versatility, perhaps inspiring you to experiment with creating your own perfect blend. Whether you like it still, sparkling, sweet, or tart, lemonade continues to spark joy and creativity.
Beyond Just a Beverage
However, Lemonade Day is more than just about enjoying a delicious drink; it aligns closely with the larger mission of Lemonade.org. This organization is dedicated to preparing youth for life’s adventures through entrepreneurial and experiential learning, primarily by encouraging the traditional act of running a lemonade stand. These activities imbue young minds with crucial skills in business and customer service, cultivating future leaders and innovators.
Lemonade Variations to Explore
While classic lemonade remains a beloved choice, the world of lemonade variations is vast. From the cloudy lemonade favored in North America to the fizzy versions popular in the UK and Australia, this beverage transforms to match regional tastes.
Try This Simple Lemonade Recipe
In celebration of Lemonade Day, why not try making your own batch? Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:
- Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-9 lemons)
- 1 3/4 cup sugar (adjust based on your preference)
- 7 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining water. Adjust sweetness and tartness as desired.
- Add ice and lemon slices to the pitcher or serve directly into glasses garnished with lemon slices.
Embrace the Spirit of Lemonade Day
Whether you decide to whip up your own lemonade or support a local lemonade stand, remember every sip celebrates a rich history and a brighter future. So here’s to Lemonade Day—may it be filled with refreshing moments and sweet memories!
Further Reading and Celebrations
Curious about more lemonade facts or how you can participate in next year’s May Lemonade Day event focused on youth entrepreneurship? Visit Lemonade.org for more information, tips, and ways to get involved.
Let’s raise a glass to the sweet simplicity and bright future of lemonade. Cheers to Lemonade Day!
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illy Launches Art of Dining Series With Chef-Led Events Across Major U.S. Cities
illy has launched its Art of Dining Series, a year-long program pairing chef-led tasting menus with its signature coffee blend in major U.S. cities.
Last Updated on May 4, 2026 by Daily News Staff
illy is bringing coffee and fine dining together with its new Art of Dining Series, a year-long program featuring chef-led dining experiences in cities including Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
The series launched in March with a dinner at Boia De in Miami and will continue with curated events built around custom tasting menus inspired by illy’s signature blend. One of the upcoming stops is set for June in San Francisco at Wolfsbane, where illy Chef Ambassador Rupert Blease will create a menu inspired by his own bespoke illy blend.
The company says the program is designed to create immersive, in-person experiences that connect guests with the illy brand through flavor, atmosphere, and hospitality. The launch also builds on illy’s broader gastronomy strategy, including its Chef Ambassador program and its role as the exclusive coffee partner of World’s 50 Best Restaurants for the past four years.
Founded in Trieste, Italy, in 1933, illy is known for its 100% Arabica coffee blend and global presence in more than 140 countries.
Source: illycaffè via PR Newswire
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Last Updated on May 4, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Bold Beverages to Elevate Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
(Feature Impact) Few things say Cinco de Mayo like festive drinks and a lively atmosphere. This year, give your glass a signature chile-lime kick and turn every sip into a celebration.
Elevating classic beverages is effortless with the bold trifecta of chile peppers, lime and sea salt – the perfectly balanced blend that delivers tangy, zesty and mildly spicy notes to take drinks from ordinary to unforgettable.
Raise a glass with these easy, at-home recipes designed to make even novice mixologists feel like pros. For a refreshing option, try a vibrant Watermelon Agua Fresca that combines the natural sweetness of fresh watermelon with the irresistible kick of Tajín’s Chamoy Sauce and a rim of its Clásico Seasoning for a craveable finish.
If you love the timeless taste of a margarita, the Spicy Jalapeno Margarita is a perfect choice, bringing bar-quality flavor to your celebration in just a few simple steps.
Both beverages feature a Tajín Clásico Seasoning rimmer that adds eye-catching color and a burst of flavor, complementing the sweetness of fresh fruit. Citrus like orange and lime, tropical options such as pineapple and mango, and melons including cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew all pair beautifully. It’s an easy, fun way to add a pop of color and make everything from orange juice to fruity mocktails feel festive and special.
With a little prep, you can turn Cinco de Mayo into a truly unforgettable fiesta. For more swoon-worthy recipes ideas, visit Tajin.com.
Watermelon Agua Fresca
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- ice
Rim:
Garnish:
- lime slice
- watermelon slice
- Dip glass into Tajín Chamoy Sauce then into Tajín Clásico Seasoning.
- In blender, blend fresh watermelon cubes; lime juice; agave syrup, if using; and cold water until smooth and well combined.
- Fill prepared glass with ice and pour watermelon mixture into glass.
- Sprinkle with pinch of classic seasoning on top.
- Garnish with lime slice and watermelon slice.
Spicy Jalapeno Margarita
- 2 slices fresh jalapeno
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1/2 ounces agave syrup
- ice
Rim:
Garnish:
- jalapeno slice or lime wheel
- To rim glass, brush Tajín Chile Lime Sauce on side of glass then dip into Tajín Clásico Seasoning to coat. Set aside.
- In shaker, muddle jalapeno slices with lime juice to release heat and flavor.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur and agave syrup. Fill with ice and shake vigorously 10-15 seconds.
- Fill prepared glass with ice and strain margarita into glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge and jalapeno slice.
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Heidi Klum Fronts GREY GOOSE “Devil Wears Prada 2” Push Featuring The Devil’s Roast Cocktail
GREY GOOSE is stepping into the spotlight with a new collaboration tied to 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” arriving exclusively in theaters May 1. The French vodka brand is rolling out a multi-platform campaign that blends fashion, film, and cocktail cultureand it’s led by supermodel and Emmy-winning television personality Heidi Klum.
The partnership includes celeb-forward social content, immersive pop-ups, in-theater cocktail activations, and limited-edition packaging inspired by the highly anticipated sequelwhich returns more than 20 years after the original film became a defining pop-culture moment.
Klum stars in an original content piece created with BBH USA, set inside the world of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The spot spotlights The Devil’s Roast, a GREY GOOSE twist on Miranda Priestly’s iconic coffee order from the first film, reimagined as an espresso martini-style cocktail. Klum draws a line between Runway Magazine’s exacting standards and the craftsmanship behind the collaboration.
The Devil’s Roast is positioned as the campaign’s signature serve: made with GREY GOOSE vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, a pinch of salt, and finished with three gold-dusted coffee beans. Fans can try it at GREY GOOSE Devil’s Roast pop-ups in New York City on April 14, 21, and 23 at Zuccotti Park and Manhattan West Plaza, paired with gold-dusted popcorn. Select theaters nationwide will also feature specialty GREY GOOSE cocktails when the film opens.
Additional U.S. elements include New York City out-of-home billboards and a limited-edition GREY GOOSE specialty box available starting April 1 at retailers nationwide.
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Source: GREY GOOSE (PRNewswire, Mar 17, 2026)
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