August 20th is National Lemonade Day. Is there anything more definitively summer than a tall, cold, sweet and sour glass of fresh, homemade lemonade? There's just something about the way its coolness mixes with hot, humid, lazy days that makes it seem so perfect. There are plenty of reasons for loving lemonade, but just in case you need a few more to celebrate, we've got some 'super' reasons: superfood lemonade recipes.

Oh, the things we do for summertime kicks. Parties—from the simple backyard gatherings to the sensational soirees—certainly top the list, and nothing says party quite like knocking back shots of pink Jello in a lemon wedge loaded with organic vodka, right? We thought so! Try this super simple and super fun pink lemonade vodka Jello shot recipe. 

This recipe uses an organic vodka, which we most certainly recommend. Make your own pink lemonade from scratch with a low-glycemic sweetener like coconut sugar, yacon root syrup, agave nectar or even stevia for a drink that's tasty but not excessively sweet.

Sangria is the quintessential summertime cocktail: it's cool, refreshing and makes any occassion instantly festive. This red wine sangria recipe includes summer's other most quintessential treat: Watermelon. There's simply nothing better on a hot summer day than a ripe, juicy watermelon and a perfect glass of sangria! And don't fret yourself into a sweat, either--the recipe is super easy-peasy you can practically make it from your lounge chair. Salud!

The bright, spicy flavor of cilantro has long enhanced the flavor of dishes in the human repertoire. A wild herb that dates from the Neolithic era, the leaves and seeds of cilantro have been used to make perfume in Ancient Greece, rye bread in Russia, beer in Belgium and sausages in South Africa.

So many beer brands to choose from, so little time. Almost every liquor store is filled to the brim with various wheat beers, spicy IPAs and rich stouts. But what's a green beer lover to do? Sure, that PBR special is downright tempting, but is it the eco-friendly option? Probably not. It's contained in glass or aluminum, each beer has a paper label, and the carton is cardboard. A better option may be buying from a craft brewery, a brewery that offsets emissions, or brewers that make organic beer. Or heck -- you could even learn how to brew your own brew at home.

With the organic and local foodie movements abuzz, it was only a matter of time before it moved into wine. Organic wines have been on the market for several years, following the same ideals as organic food: the absence of chemicals during growth and production. But while the organic label is a legal certification, involving several rules and regulations, the natural wine movement is a horse of a different color, cropping up all over the world.

This ingenious cocktail works well as a mocktail too. The combination of rich fennel flavor, bright lemon and nutty basil is complex without being heavy, and it's the perfect drink for a Sunday brunch in the shade. The easiest way to make this is to prepare your own fennel simple syrup, but if you don't have time for that, muddle fennel leaves with the basil. Either way, you'll love the result.

While winemakers throughout the world grapple with the difficulties of producing wine organically without risking its quality, one Oregon vineyard is quietly releasing vintage after vintage of delicious, additive-free Grenache, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. How do they do it? For Barbara and Bill Steele, proprietors of Cowhorn Vineyard, the key is careful planning, attention to detail and a qualitative approach that values a delicious bottle of vino above all else.

You're hosting your annual "Late-Spring into Summer" Party. All food and drink must taste absolutely amazing. While you're all stocked up on herb-infused liquors, and summer wine and beer selections, your non-alcoholic cocktail menu is, well, mocking you. The following mocktail recipes will totally please people who don't drink and tempt guests who do to give your no-booze drinks a try.

Emiliana Organic Vineyards, a 2,760 acre operation in Chile's fertile wine valleys, isn't just the world's largest organic and biodynamic vineyard. It's also a personal passion for winemaker Jose Guilisasti Gana, and his family.