Lemonade in NC
 

Hi all! I have a query. Is there a place in North Carolina, preferably near Charlotte, that stocks Schweppes lemonade or similar? Lemonade here is flat and often made with actual lemons, but is not very good for Pimm's or shandy. We're having a Jubilee party here in a couple of weeks and I really want to make proper Pimm's for my American friends!

Thanks! :D

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I just use 7up or Sierra mist

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7Up is too limey. Not tried Sierra Mist though. Is that just lemonade?

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Sprite?

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Sprite is also lemon and lime. I've tried it in shandy. It's... No, it's just not quite right! Even the diet stuff is not quite right.

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Just checked, Sierra Mist is lemon and lime too.

A friend suggested a Sodastream, but I can't find any lemonade syrup to go with it (their website says it's not out until June - slightly too late for the party!).

Was hoping World Market would stock it. Going to check next week.

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You know that all a soda stream does is carbonate whatever liquid is used with it? If the only issue is that US lemonade is flat, an idea should be popping into your head right about now.

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Soda water with lemon juice? I'm sure I've seen plain lemonade of the sparkling variety - but I'm on the opposite coast to you so the supermarkets are probably completely different!

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It's also too lemony. Also, if you've ever tried carbonating any other liquid than water, you'll know it doesn't always end well! Tried with OJ and Pinot Grigio before. Neither ended well. :)

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I tried that one too - a bit too salty. I guess I just want a genuine taste, but perhaps diet Sprite is the easiest compromise.

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I wish we had some sparkling lemonade! The only stuff I've found is Italian lemonade, and that's really rather like UK "traditional" or cloudy lemonade.

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There is a South African food store in Charlotte, which has Schweppes Dry Lemon on their website, on the "Cool drinks and chips for Africa" page. Am I allowed to post a link??

CWT

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Please do! Not sure if it's okay to post a link on the thread, but please feel free to PM it to me!

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PM sent. Good luck.
CWT

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It does work, you've just got to carbonate smaller amounts and not blast as much gas into it.

Trader Joes has sparkling lemon juice.

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I'll try TJs. Thanks!

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Thank you!

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Have you tried a lemon flavoured sparkling water? You can then add a squeeze/slice of lemon until it tastes right?

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I have. It's a bit too salty to work for Pimm's. Apparently San Pellegrino do a sweeter one though, so that might be another option.

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You could make your own lemon syrup . . . two parts sugar to one part lemon juice, then boil. Best to use fresh lemons. Then you can combine it with sparkling water or a soda stream. Though the end result might not be as carbonated as you'd like, especially if you use sparkling water.