Red lemonade ( Irish: Líomanáid dearg) is a soft drink sold in Ireland and regarded as distinctively a part of the cultural identity of Irish people. [1]
Lemonade in Ireland traditionally comes in three varieties – red, brown and white. All three are lemon-flavoured, but there is a marked difference in taste between the varieties. [2] Red lemonade is particularly associated with festive occasions, [3] [4] but can also be a folk remedy. [5]
Red lemonade is drunk on its own and is also served as a mixer with spirits in Ireland, particularly in whiskey. [6] [7] Major brands of red lemonade include TK (formerly Taylor Keith), Country Spring, Finches, Nash's, Maine, and C&C. [7] [8] There was an urban myth that European Union authorities had banned red lemonade, [9] but in fact the authorities had simply banned a cancer-causing dye. [10] [11]
Red lemonade ( Irish: Líomanáid dearg) is a soft drink sold in Ireland and regarded as distinctively a part of the cultural identity of Irish people. [1]
Lemonade in Ireland traditionally comes in three varieties – red, brown and white. All three are lemon-flavoured, but there is a marked difference in taste between the varieties. [2] Red lemonade is particularly associated with festive occasions, [3] [4] but can also be a folk remedy. [5]
Red lemonade is drunk on its own and is also served as a mixer with spirits in Ireland, particularly in whiskey. [6] [7] Major brands of red lemonade include TK (formerly Taylor Keith), Country Spring, Finches, Nash's, Maine, and C&C. [7] [8] There was an urban myth that European Union authorities had banned red lemonade, [9] but in fact the authorities had simply banned a cancer-causing dye. [10] [11]