Pink Lemonade Recipe: Refreshing and Easy to Make

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This delicious Pink Lemonade Recipe is super easy and so refreshing. Make this in minutes for the perfect drink recipe.

A glass of refreshing pink lemonade with a lemon slice on the rim sits on a wooden surface. Behind it, a large pitcher filled with more pink lemonade and ice awaits, hinting at a delightful pink lemonade recipe. Nearby, slices of lemon add a zesty touch.

My family LOVES Pink Lemonade. It is a fun twist to a traditional lemonade. However, we never really knew how to make it. You do not have to search for pink lemons or use food dye.

We actually enjoy this year round. It is refreshing Drink on a hot summer day but also great in the fall and winter. We love it for any occasion or season because it is so delicious.

Homemade Pink Lemonade Recipe is great served over ice cubes with some fresh lemons for a delicious tart flavor. With only a few simple ingredients, you can easily enjoy any day of the week. Serve in cute mason jars for the perfect poolside drink. If you love this recipe, check out Homemade Limeade, Blueberry Lemonade Recipe, or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe.

Ingredients

Sugar – We used granulated sugar but use a sweetener for your choice
Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice is best
Cranberry Juice – For the best flavor, we recommend using 100% Cranberry Juice
Water – We used regular water but feel free to use other types of water

Just a few simple ingredients and you can make this delicious lemonade recipe. For the full list of ingredients, scroll to the bottom to the recipe card.

How to Make Pink Lemonade

A stainless steel pot on a marble surface contains water and a mound of sugar—perfect beginnings for a Pink Lemonade Recipe. Nearby are a glass measuring cup of water, lemon slices, red and orange liquids in glasses, and a white spatula.

Step 1 – Boil Sugar and Water – Combine sugar with a cup of water and heat over high heat just until it boils and sugar is dissolved in a saucepan. You are creating a simple syrup.

A metal pot with frothy liquid sits on a marble surface, surrounded by a spatula, lemon slices, and measuring cups of water and red liquid—perfect for starting your Pink Lemonade Recipe.

Step 2 – Cool sugar water – Remove from heat and allow to cool. Then refrigerate the blend for 1 hour.

Step 3 – Mix ingredients together – Add your new sugar syrup, juices and 4 cups of cold water to a pitcher.

Step 4 – Mix well – Stir to mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve. You can also combine in a blender.

Step 5 – Serve and enjoy – Serve over the best pink lemonade ice and garnished with lemon slice.

A clear pitcher filled with bright red liquid sits on a marble surface next to a wooden spoon and a white plate with sliced lemons—perfect for showcasing your favorite pink lemonade recipe.

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Pink Lemonade Recipe

5 from 14 votes

You just have to try this delicious pink lemonade recipe. I just know your family will love it. See how to make pink lemonade in just minutes for your family.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings 10

Cuisine American

Course Beverage

Calories 221

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

Combine sugar with a cup of water and heat over high heat just until it boils and sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Then refrigerate for 1 hour.
Add your new sugar syrup, juices and 4 cups of water to a pitcher.
Stir to mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve over ice and garnished with lemon slice.

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Recipe Notes

You are going to find this to be a delicious summer beverage for the family.

Expert Tips

Simple Syrup – Feel free to prepare the simple syrup ahead of time so it is ready when you make this pink lemonade.

Chill – Before serving the lemonade, we like to chill for about an hour in the fridge for delicious results.

Substitutions and Additions

Sparkling Water – We love sparkling water and mixed with the pink lemonade recipe. You can use equal parts of sparkling water or club soda.

Adult Version – Mix 1 cup of Pink Lemonade with ¼ of of vodka or gin. This would be perfect for an adult party or you just want to enjoy a cocktail.

Add Fruit – When I make this lemonade for parties, I like to add in fresh raspberries or strawberries. Not only does it look pretty, but it adds flavor to the lemonade.

Sugar – We like our pink lemonade to be sweet, but you can reduce the sugar if you prefer it to not be as sweet or substitute with honey. You can also use a sugar substitute if you prefer for the perfect blend of sweetness.

Lemon Juice – We prefer to use fresh lemon juice, but you can use lemon juice in a jar.

Regular Lemonade – You can also take out the cranberry juice and just regular lemonade.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 221kcal, Carbohydrates 57g, Sodium 7mg, Potassium 79mg, Sugar 55g, Vitamin A 15IU, Vitamin C 22.4mg, Calcium 10mg, Iron 0.2mg

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How to Serve

We really like to serve ours in mason jars for that extra country look but any glassware will do. Our kids just love this easy recipe and I think you will find your children begging for more as well.

We love to garnish with fresh lemon slices, fresh mint leaf or berries for a beautiful presentation.