Last Saturday, CityCentre hosted 50 stands of eager Lemonade Day participants all vying for the title Best Tasting lemonade in all of Houston.

It was left up to 15 judges from chefs to CEOs to make the call. And it was no easy job. They spent hours carefully tasting everyone’s recipes, talking to the kids about their recipes and inspirations. There was blueberry, strawberry, cucumber, basil, cinnamon, and even lemongrass; some opted for stevia, while others topped with whipped cream. There was even a Gatorade lemonade catering to the runners with Conn’s Green Run. After hours of judging and lots of tasting, they tallied the numbers and announced the winners.

So who took home the title?

But first … how about some adorable pictures!

… and now <drum roll, please> the WINNER ARE:

Most Unique:

3rd – Patricio & Alejo Oravananos, Jorge & JP Ibarra

2nd – Gayla Powell & Dakota Merriweather

1st – Kaitlin Nunez

Healthiest:

3rd – Mari Oliver

2nd – Veronica & Sofia Ibarra, Isabella Orvananos

1st – Maddie, Kenzie & Luke

Best Tasting:

3rd – Nicolas & Sebastian Laureano
2nd – Richano Wong

1st – Maria Maldonado & Itzi Castillo

A big thanks to our amazing chef & CEO judges:

Steve Stephens, Amegy Bank
Georgea Pappas, Pappas Restaurants
Brad Dorsey, CRAVE Cupcakes
Randy Evans, Haven
Chef Raymond Vandergaag, Tasting Room CITYCENTRE
Papa John’s
Genghis Grill
Andrea Sciarillo, Menchies
Paul Petronella, Paulie’s
Anita Jaisinghani, Pondicheri & Indika
George Mueller, Imperial Sugar
Kevin Strickland, Ziggy’s

So will there be a new lemongrass lemonade on the menu at one of our favorite restaurants? Can’t wait to see what these summer menus include!