Pink Lemonade Recipe

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.

What Makes Pink Lemonade Pink?

We use cranberry juice to give this delicious recipe the pink color and flavor. It is so tasty and delicious.

This lemonade recipe is so simple and the pink color is stunning. The cranberry juice gives it such a nice splash of flavor and makes this lemonade even more amazing.

Once you make homemade pink lemonade, you will see how delicious it is.

Why We Love Pink Lemonade

This is the perfect drink for every occasion. Try it also for bridal luncheons, baby showers, birthday parties and more. We also love to serve it for pool parties because it is light and refreshing.

It is a must try and so quick and easy. This drink is also pretty in a drink dispenser. The colors are so vibrant and pretty. This pink Lemonade is so delicious and is always a crowd pleaser.

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.

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.

How to Make Pink Lemonade

• 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.
• 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.

You will love how easy this batch of lemonade is and how delicious it tastes.

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.

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.

How Long will Homemade Pink Lemonade Last

Homemade Lemonade will last up to 5 to 7 days. Once we make the lemonade, we pour into a glass pitcher and cover it. Place in the refrigerator to enjoy all week long.