Red lemonade
Irish soft drink
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Red lemonade (Irish: líomanáid dhearg)[1] is an Irish soft drink that is considered a distinct part of its cultural identity and cuisine.[2][3][4]
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| Type | Lemonade |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ireland |
| Colour | Red |
| Related products | Brown lemonade |
Lemonade in Ireland traditionally comes in two varieties – red and white.[5] Both are lemon-flavoured, but there is a marked difference in taste between the varieties.[6] Red lemonade is particularly associated with festive occasions,[7][8] but can also be a folk remedy.[9]
Red lemonade is drunk on its own and is also served as a mixer with spirits in Ireland, particularly in whiskey.[10][11] Major brands of red lemonade include TK (formerly Taylor Keith), Country Spring, Finches, Nash's, Maine, and C&C.[5][12][13] There was an urban myth that red lemonade had been banned in the rest of Europe,[2][14][15] but in fact regulators had simply banned a carcinogenic dye.[16][17]
