Lemonade is a refreshing drink made by mixing lemon juice, water, and sugar. On a hot summer day, a cold glass of lemonade can feel like the perfect reward after mowing the lawn or playing outside.

The classic version is simple: squeeze fresh lemons, add water and sugar to taste, then serve over ice. Some people make pink lemonade by adding a splash of cranberry or strawberry juice for color and extra sweetness. In some countries, “lemonade” means any fizzy, lemon-flavored soda, but in America, it usually means the homemade kind.

Kids often set up lemonade stands in their neighborhoods, selling cups of lemonade to passersby. These small businesses teach lessons about pricing, customer service, and earning money.

The phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” means turning something sour or disappointing into something good. If your baseball game gets rained out, making the best of it by playing board games with your team instead would be making lemonade from lemons.