Lori's Original Lemonade

Lori's Original Lemonade Lori's Original Lemonade LOL is a small company, which allows us to support our local growers, and we do so whenever possible.

We are your next-door neighbors; people like you who believe in dreams—we enjoy special moments with neighbors, friends, and family, and all that life has to offer. LOL takes us back to the days when our children were young, and lets us cherish the past, while bringing what we have learned from the past to the present. LOL was founded on the premise of helping children “think big”—beginning with the original lemonade stands—and then, as now, always supporting an entrepreneurial spirit in the neighborhood. We use sustainable and recyclable packaging for our products. All ingredients are chosen with care to provide the most unique lemonades that you have ever tasted. Our lemonades are all natural, free of preservatives and unpronounceable additives. We use organic ingredients, pure, filtered water, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, along with the essence of unique fresh herbs and organic fair trade sugar when possible. LOL takes the original lemonade concept and adds a twist to create a product that we think you will fall in love with as much as our family has. Lori and her husband Tom have been married for 27 years and have been in Ventura County for over 33 years. They came to Ojai 23 years ago to raise their three children. In early 2010, Lori started to take on additional challenges in her personal life. She started training for triathlons, working with a Triathlon Coach and a Swim Coach. Dedicating a portion of each day, six days a week, to her workouts, she has now accomplished 15 triathlons and running events in addition to a half-marathon and half-Ironman in Northern California over the summer. She is now training for an Ironman full distance triathlon that will take place in Arizona in 2012. Lori attributes much of her success in her professional life to her athletic training. As she puts it, “Triathlon training teaches you to take life one day at a time, without thinking about the end result, just enjoying the journey, and focusing on what is now.”

It’s a lemonade kind of day! We’re bottling more strawberry and ginger lemonade today 🍋😎🍓🫚 What’s your favorite flavor b...
09/15/2026

It’s a lemonade kind of day! We’re bottling more strawberry and ginger lemonade today 🍋😎🍓🫚
What’s your favorite flavor between the two of them?!

Today reminded me why I still pick up the phone.I was looking at some sales numbers for Lori’s Original Lemonade that ha...
08/31/2026

Today reminded me why I still pick up the phone.

I was looking at some sales numbers for Lori’s Original Lemonade that had me concerned, so instead of continuing to stare at a spreadsheet, I started calling stores.

What happened next surprised me.

Several of the team leaders remembered me. They remembered Lori’s. They remembered how well we sold and the years of showing up, doing demos and building the brand one store at a time.

And they wanted to help.

I learned things from those conversations that no sales report could have told me.

After nearly 15 years of building Lori’s Original Lemonade, today was a wonderful reminder that the relationships you build along the way really do matter.

I wrote about the experience today on LinkedIn:

**The Dashboard Never Tells the Whole Story**

Sometimes the spreadsheet gives you the question.

The conversations give you the answer. 🍋
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dashboard-never-tells-whole-story-lori-volk-ctt8c

Good morning! ☀️ Sometimes it’s fun to look back at where the journey began…🍋 Throwback to one of the hardest-working me...
07/10/2026

Good morning! ☀️ Sometimes it’s fun to look back at where the journey began…

🍋 Throwback to one of the hardest-working members of the Lori’s Original Lemonade family. 💛

For 13 years, this little Cube was more than just a vehicle—it was our delivery truck, our billboard, our road trip companion, and a trusted partner that carried thousands upon thousands of bottles of organic lemonade across California.

It was there for early morning retailer deliveries, festivals, and countless miles chasing a dream. Every scratch, every mile, and every load of lemonade represented another step in building the company.

We don’t have this little workhorse anymore, but it will always be part of our story.

Here’s to remembering where we’ve been…and getting excited about where we’re headed next. 🍋✨

Did you ever spot us driving around in the Lemonade Cube?

🌕🍓 Tonight's Strawberry Full Moon calls for something just as sweet.There's something magical about a warm summer evenin...
06/29/2026

🌕🍓 Tonight's Strawberry Full Moon calls for something just as sweet.
There's something magical about a warm summer evening, a sky filled with moonlight, and an ice-cold bottle of our Organic Wild Strawberry Lemonade.
Made with simple, organic ingredients and bursting with real strawberry flavor, it's the perfect companion for watching the moon rise tonight.
Take a moment to slow down, step outside, and savor the little things. Here's to summer nights, full moons, and refreshing lemonade.
✨ What's your favorite place to watch the moonrise?

🌿 Saturday in Santa Barbara 🌿Nothing says Saturday quite like a visit to the Carrillo Farmers Market and a stop at South...
06/06/2026

🌿 Saturday in Santa Barbara 🌿

Nothing says Saturday quite like a visit to the Carrillo Farmers Market and a stop at South Coast Deli.

Today I’m enjoying a delicious sandwich paired with our Organic Lavender Lemonade. 💜🍋 The fresh flavors of a South Coast Deli sandwich and a refreshing lemonade is a perfect local combination.

We’re grateful that South Coast Deli carries both our Lemonades and supports local businesses throughout our community.

If you’re enjoying the beautiful Santa Barbara sunshine today, stop by, grab lunch, and enjoy a taste of local.

Thank you, South Coast Deli, for being such a wonderful partner and customer!



🍋💜🥪 What are your favorite sandwich and lemonade pairings? Let us know below!

Woohoo! 🎉 it’s lemonade time!!
05/24/2026

Woohoo! 🎉 it’s lemonade time!!

May 13, 2026JournalMay already.As I write this, I noticed the last entry in this note app was over a year ago. Truthfull...
05/13/2026

May 13, 2026
Journal

May already.

As I write this, I noticed the last entry in this note app was over a year ago. Truthfully, I’ve gone a bit MIA on social media while trying to navigate the realities of running a small beverage company right now.

The rising costs of sugar, lemons, glass, freight, bottling — it can all feel overwhelming at times. Just when it seems like we gain a little ground, another fee, increase, or unexpected expense appears and takes the win away.

But even with all of that, there is still so much to be grateful for.

We’re still getting orders. Sales are stronger with a smaller group of amazing customers than they were when we had three times as many accounts. We are completely debt-free. We have money in the bank to pay for our next bottling run ahead of time.

In fact, for the first time since 2019, we have enough set aside to cover one and a half bottling runs. That is something I’m incredibly proud of and absolutely consider a win.

Today I had a short meeting with someone I consider a true guru in the beverage industry, and it sparked something in me again — the excitement of possibility. We talked about sprucing things up a bit: returning to social media, refreshing the website, exploring a label update, and finding new ways to keep growing thoughtfully.

As I write this, a truckload of glass is making its way across the country after our broker managed to locate inventory during yet another glass shortage. We’re paying more than double our usual freight costs to get it here from the East Coast, and now we’re simply hoping and praying it arrives at the plant in time for next week’s production run.

I’ve been out of our Original Lemonade for far too long, and customers are definitely getting antsy.

Still, things are humming along in LOL land. Despite my burnout, this little company patiently waits for me to find my way back to the energy and excitement that built it in the first place.

Tomorrow I’ll be back on the road visiting some of our customers in Santa Barbara. It’s always hard to pull myself away from the office, but I’m almost always happier when I do.

In the meantime, wishing you health, wealth, and happiness as we all navigate these changing times.

We’re here to create the most delicious lemonades for you to sip and share.

— Lori Volk

Chief Believer, Lori's Original Lemonade

Est. 2011

Now pouring at Santa Barbara Roasting Company ☕🍓You can now find our ever-so-popular, mouthwatering Wild Strawberry Lemo...
05/13/2026

Now pouring at Santa Barbara Roasting Company ☕🍓
You can now find our ever-so-popular, mouthwatering Wild Strawberry Lemonade at in the heart of Santa Barbara. Pair your favorite small-batch coffee with a refreshing organic lemonade made with real strawberries, organic lemons, and served in our signature glass bottle.
If you’re strolling through the Funk Zone or heading downtown, stop by and grab one before they’re gone! 🍋✨

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PO Box 3194
Ventura, CA
93006

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