Red lemonade

Red lemonade is a popular^{[citation needed]} soft drink in Ireland. Lemonade in Ireland comes in three varieties - red, brown and white. All three are lemon-flavoured, but there is a marked difference in taste between the varieties.^{[citation needed]} Red lemonade is one of the most popular mixers used with spirits in Ireland, particularly Whiskey.^{[citation needed]} Major brands of red lemonade include: TK (Taylor Keith), Country Spring, Finches and Nash's. Red Lemonade is frequently quoted in the top ten things that Irish expatriates miss about the country.^{[citation needed]}

In Northern Ireland, there is Brown lemonade.^{[citation needed]} This is also lemon-flavoured but with a different taste to the white variety. Brands include Maine, Yacht and C&C (Cantrell & Cochrane). C&C label this as "Witches Brew" in the weeks around Halloween. TK is also widely available.^{[citation needed]}

Popular myths

Popular urban myths include:

• Red lemonade only exists in Ireland as the chemical used to make it red is banned elsewhere in the world due to the carcinogens. The contention of the myth is that the chemical in it is carcinogenic and banned in all other EU countries.^{[citation needed]}

External links

• C&C group
• Nash's Red Lemonade (from the makers of Finches)
• Country Spring White and Red Lemonade