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(slang,derogatory) Recreational drugs of poor or weak quality, especially heroin.
1965, United States Congress, Hearings before the Subcommittee of the Committee of Appropriations, page 128:
In fact, a recent report from Denver shows it [street heroin] was about 1 to 2 percent and the addicts that are receiving this in many cases refer to it as lemonade, because it is so weak.
1996, Karen Bellenir, Substance Abuse Sourcebook:
Lemonade — heroin; poor quality drugs
Usage notes
In locations where the meaning as a carbonated beverage is common, the still beverage is often called "homemade lemonade" or "old-fashioned lemonade". The terms "lemon(-flavored) drink" and "lemon(-flavored) beverage" generally denote any lemon-flavored drink.
