Cool Off in the Summer Heat
There’s nothing quite like an ice-cold glass of lemonade on a hot day and National Lemonade Day is the perfect excuse to sip something sweet, refreshing, and Black-owned. From kid-preneur powerhouses to community rooted flavor labs, these Black-owned lemonade brands are not only quenching thirst, they’re telling stories, building legacies and serving up fresh flavor.
Whether you like it tart, honey-sweetened, frozen, or infused with bold twists like mint, berries, or brown sugar, this list is stacked with small-batch creators and family-run businesses that are worth raising a glass to. So skip the average store-bought bottle and discover your new favorite sip just in time for summer. Don’t forget, you can find thousands of other Black owned Brands when you search the rest of our directory here.
Kyleigh’s Lemonade started in 2016. It all was an idea of her mother’s to help teach Kyleigh about money. Little did she know that this would fuel a passion and Kyleigh would take those lessons and run with them. Now the brand is growing with 3 delicious varieties to choose from. They offer shipping with individual flavors, variety packs, and they also accept wholesale orders as well.
Me and the Bees was started by Mikaela when she was just 4 years old. She and her grandmother’s recipe became a hit when she would set up her lemonade stand. There, the young CEO took on the challenge of bottling her lemonade for sale and eventually would end up on store shelves and even Shark Tank where she made a deal with Daymond John. Now this black owned brand of lemonade can be found in local and national retailers across the country and online. Check out one of their 5 delicious flavors today which are refreshing and feature just a touch of sweetness from honey.
Dillonades is one of the first few Black owned Brands I had the pleasure of trying when I began this journey. This Mother and Son Duo has been making sweet and fresh lemonade that you can find all around the Philadelphia area. They also will deliver their drinks to you and there are a variety of fresh fruit flavors from pineapple lemonade to strawberry lemonade, all made with real fruit. If you have a restaurant, you can get Dillonades for your establishment and take one thing off of your to-do list in a great way.
Gourmonade is a San Francisco based business by Vicktor Stevenson. Just after his lemonade stand opened, he was caught up in a viral incident where police were caught on camera harassing him just outside of his business. While that did draw attention to his business, Vicktor’s products are able to stand on their own. The premium lemonade at Gourmonade is freshly squeezed. Since inception he has been able to create a wide variety of flavors like Blueberry Basil, Matchamonade, and 24K Beymonade which is strawberry lemonade with gold flakes in it.
KRFT’D Lemonade is a family owned brand that is using over 20 years of expertise in creating great natural recipes at home, to craft fresh and bold tasting drinks for you. These aren’t your regular drinks, but well thought out varieties that bring great flavor and freshness to you. The Pineapple Refresher features pineapples and mint added to their lemonade base and is one of four different styles you can get from this LA based brand.
Peach State Drinks are the perfect drinks for the summer in Georgia. Each of the lemonades from this black owned brand features and highlights brown sugar. But that’s not it because the ingredients are locally sourced and the brand is community driven and focused on sustainability. Each of their flavors is based on seasonality, making sure that each is the freshest that it can be for your enjoyment.
The Lemonade bar is a bay area business that you can find at pop-ups, weddings and farmer’s markets in the area. In addition to regular lemonade, they also offer frozen lemonade too, bringing a new freshness to the summer heat. Book them for your event or showcase and make sure your crowd is hydrated with delicious drinks from The Lemonade Bar.
Londo’s Flameade is going to be the drink that takes you back. This Indianapolis based brand has been providing delicious drinks in over 30 flavors to the local community since 2019. You can even order this lemonade if you aren’t in the area because Londo’s is known for its ability to keep its flavor even after being frozen. It’s hard to beat this kind of variety from any beverage maker so get your taste today.
