Red lemonade
Irish soft drink
Red lemonade (Irish: líomanáid dhearg) is an Irish soft drink that is considered a distinct part of its cultural identity and cuisine.
Lemonade in Ireland traditionally comes in two varieties, red and white. Both are lemon-flavoured, but there is a marked difference in taste between the varieties. Red lemonade is particularly associated with festive occasions, but can also be a folk remedy.
Red lemonade is drunk on its own and is also served as a mixer with spirits in Ireland, particularly in whiskey. Major brands of red lemonade include TK (formerly Taylor Keith), Country Spring, Finches, Nash's, Maine, and C&C. There was an urban myth that red lemonade had been banned in the rest of Europe, but in fact regulators had simply banned a carcinogenic dye.
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