Description
A refreshing and vibrant pink lemonade perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice or raspberry juice (for color and flavor)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir to mix well.
- Pour in the cranberry juice or raspberry juice and mix until combined. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or water to taste.
- Serve the pink lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- For a fizzy version, replace some of the cold water with sparkling water.
- You can adjust the amount of cranberry or raspberry juice to achieve your desired pink color.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 0
Keywords: pink lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, easy lemonade recipe