There’s something about boozy citrus drinks that feels right for summer. And if sweet and boozy is your thing, Bud Light has a new fruity beverage for you. Budweiser introduced Bud Light Lemonade earlier this year, and now the brand has outdone itself with a new addition: Strawberry Lemonade beer!
Bud Light Is Making Strawberry Lemonade Beer?
That’s right, this isn’t a spiked seltzer or hard lemonade, but real light beer that’s 4% ABV, so you can sip it all afternoon. This new Bud Light flavor is pale and golden like a typical lager, but one sniff and you’ll catch the unmistakable scent of strawberries.
There’s just a small catch: Bud Light Strawberry Lemonade is being sold exclusively in Canada, at least for the time being. It appears that Canadians are having all the fun, because Bud Light Strawberry Lemonade is just the tip of the iceberg. In Canada, you can also buy Bud Light Orange and Bud Light Apple!
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We Have Some American Alternatives, Though
We’re hoping this Bud Light offering makes its way to the U.S. For now, Americans have to make do with Bud Light Lemonade or Bud Light Lime. In the meantime, we recommend Natural Light’s Naturdays, an easy-drinking strawberry lemonade beer.
If you’re the type of person who prefers to keep their beer fruit-free but loves the idea of strawberry lemonade, you’ll appreciate our recipes for a thick strawberry lemonade smoothie or a frosty strawberry lemon dessert made with Cool Whip. Yum!
Sweet and Tart Strawberry and Lemon Recipes
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Easy Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie
Three simple ingredients mixed together and spread into a graham crust make magic while your freezer does the all the work. Make this pie ahead and freeze it overnight or even longer. Feel free to vary the fruit if you'd like! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Strawberry Lemon Shortcake
I love a good strawberry shortcake, but this recipe is my favorite by far. The citrus zest in the dough adds a refreshing zip to the sweet dessert. —Nancy Hooper, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Easy Pink Lemonade Pie
I love bringing something sweet to a potluck, but I don’t like spending all day in the kitchen. Saltine crust is amazing with a no-bake, tart-sweet strawberry lemonade filling. — Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
We love the perfect blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It's so easy to throw together, I often find myself making one for breakfast or a midday snack. — Jamie King, Duluth, Minnesota
Strawberry Creme Crepes
I always feel like a French chef when I serve these pretty crepes. Although they take a little time to prepare, they're well worth the effort. My guests are always impressed. —Debra Latta, Port Matilda, Pennsylvania
Frozen Strawberry Delight
Simple, pretty and refreshing, this cool, lovely dessert will become a family favorite in no time. Sprinkle in some fresh blueberries for a patriotic treat! —Barbara Christensen, Jacksonville, Florida
Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade
The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly to create this drink full of sweet-tart flavor. —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Strawberry season is in early June here in Indiana. A dear friend gave this recipe to me when we lived in Germany. It is good on ice cream, too! —Mary Jean Ellis, Indianapolis, Indiana
Strawberry-Citrus Marmalade
I love strawberries but had never picked them until my neighbors took me to the local strawberry farm years ago. The next day, I used the motherlode of bright red strawberries to make this wonderful marmalade.—Margaret Hill, Louisville, Kentucky
Lemon-Berry Ice Cream Pie
I love the combination of fresh strawberries and lemon curd in this ice cream pie. It's so refreshing, especially in an easy make-ahead dessert like this. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
I sometimes call these my Triple Lemon Whammy cupcakes because they take full advantage of vibrant citrus flavor. A healthy dollop of strawberry jam in the frosting along fresh strawberries really puts this dessert over the top! — Emma Sisk, Plymouth, Minnesota
Lemon Custard Cake
This custard cake recipe comes from my grandma and is nice to whip up when unexpected company stops in. It's a cool, creamy dessert that tastes like you fussed. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Rainbow Layer Cake
Fruity gelatin helps create the rainbow effect for this pretty cake. Lemon frosting is a nice and springy finishing touch. —Dawn Shackelford, Fort Worth, Texas
Lemon-Berry Shortcake
This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped topping and berries. —Meryl Herr, Overland Park, Kansas
Pink Lemonade Stand Cake
If you love a moist and creamy cake, this is it. Lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy touch, and the cream cheese frosting with sprinkles makes it pretty. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Fresh Berries with Lemon Yogurt
This is a refreshing dish that can be served for breakfast or dessert. The berries offer a powerhouse of nutrition, and the limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur, adds a burst of citrus flavor. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O
With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because it disappears so quickly. —Patricia Ryzow, Thousand Oaks, California
Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle
I was able to whip up this quick, yet impressive dessert, in only a few minutes after my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates. It's been a family favorite ever since. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Breezy Lemon-Berry Dessert
I love the combination of berries and lemon, and wanted to come up with a light, refreshing and tasty dessert that used them both. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas.
Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas
I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when you need a break. —Julie Hieggelke, Grayslake, Illinois
Spiked Pink Lady
Why reserve lemonade and strawberries for the summertime? They’re just as refreshing during the holiday season. Add two more ingredients to create a crowd-pleasing cocktail.
Berry Pinwheel Cake
Perfect for special meals, this lovely chiffon cake is a nice change from strawberry pie or shortcake. Don't be afraid t try this jelly-roll-style dessert...it's easy to make. Plus, the waxed paper-lined pan helps make cleanup a breeze! —Becky Ruff, McGregor, Iowa
Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake
I’ve always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a diabetic-friendly version, and my family could not even tell! Try this with strawberry ice cream topping (sugar-free!) and berries. —Diane Shipley, Mentor, Ohio
Easter Meringue Cups
These crunchy meringue shells with a lemon curd filling will make guests stop to "ooh" and "ahh" at your dessert table. Topped with fresh fruit, they're especially pretty when served with a spring meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Strawberry Spritzer
Three simple ingredients are all you need to create this fresh and fruity summer beverage. It's bound to become a warm-weather favorite.—Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina
Layered Fresh Fruit Salad
People always pass on compliments when I take this salad to covered-dish suppers. It's nice on a hot day...with a winter meal...or as a dessert! We live on a small farm where my garden gives me lots of possibilities for fresh food. —Page Alexander, Baldwin City, Kansas
Strawberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
You won’t believe how tender these rich, buttery scones are. The lemony glaze is a lip-smacking treat! —Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri
Lemon 'n' Lime Strawberry Ice
I love this icy dessert anytime, but it's especially good in the summer. It's the perfect refresher after dinner. —Marie Rizzo, Interlochen, Michigan
Strawberry Pies
How do you remember how to spell dessert correctly? In this case, double the “S” for double the deliciousness in these fluffy, fruity pies. —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
Rainbow Spritzer
Layers of colorful fruit submerged in a fizzy, sweet beverage make this a kid-friendly sipper that gets two thumbs-up. —Taste of Home Test KitchenThe post Bud Light’s NEW Strawberry Lemonade Beer Is What Summer Dreams Are Made Of appeared first on Taste of Home.
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